title: ["T" lymphocytes. Their role in periodontal disease].
abstract: The immune response is now proved to be of great importance in the control of periodontal diseases. The predominant role of T lymphocytes in the mechanisms of specific immunity is admitted and is related to the functions of effectors T cells and T-helper cells, controlling the response of macrophages and the antibody production. The relations between the evolution of the disease and the tissular T/B and T4/T8 ratio and the lymphocyte function tests are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire de Rennes.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gagnot
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yardin
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Michel
mesh_terms: D015496:CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D016176:T-Lymphocyte Subsets / Q000276:immunology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D006377:T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / Q000276:immunology; D050378:T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / Q000276:immunology