Question 221 · LDEK · Host response
Which of the following immune responses does not exacerbate destructive lesions in the course of periodontitis?
- A. secretion of IL-4 and IL-10 by M2 macrophages.
- B. secretion of ROS by neutrophils.
- C. secretion of MMP-1 and MMP-13 by fibroblasts.
- D. secretion of interleukins by Th17 lymphocytes.
- E. presentation of bacterial antigens by B cells.
Hint
Which macrophage phenotype is associated with resolution of inflammation and tissue repair?
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