CCL2/MCP-1 Serum Chemokine Level in Patients with Odontogenic Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases of the Soft Tissues of the Maxillofacial Area and Mediastinum

Abstract

Aim. The paper was aimed at determining the CCL2/MCP-1 level in patients with odontogenic infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues of the maxillofacial area and mediastinum. Methods. The study involved 46 patients with odontogenic infectious and inflammatory diseases of soft tissues of the maxillofacial area and 12 healthy volunteers. The level of patients’ plasma CCL2/MCP-1 level was determined using a kit for specific ELISA.