Cytokines in saliva, serum, and temporomandibular joint synovial fluid in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: An explorative cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Proinflammatory cytokines are central to disease mechanisms and important therapeutic targets in inflammatory chronic diseases. This exploratory study aimed to compare cytokine concentrations in saliva, serum, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) synovial fluid in children with juve...

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Published in:	Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Main Authors:	Paula Frid, Josefine M. Halbig, Per Alstergren, Johanna Rykke Berstad, Lena Cetrelli, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm, Berit Flatø, Annika Rosen, Karen Rosendahl, Marite Rygg, Veronika Rypdal, Nils-Thomas Songstad, Berit Tømmerås, Ellen Nordal, Mohammed Al-Haroni
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Biomarkers Cytokines Children TMJ arthritis Saliva
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-025-01118-y