Tumor necrosis factor identified in periapical tissue exudates of teeth with apical periodontitis.
Root canal samples, taken from periapical tissue exudates during routine root canal treatment procedures, were processed for identification of tumor necrosis factor using a mouse anti-human monoclonal antibody and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Detectable levels of tumor necrosis factor were identified in periapical tissue exudates in chronic apical periodontitis.
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University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.
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D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006801:Humans; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000276:immunology*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / Q000032:analysis*
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha