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Correlation coefficients (R squared) between two distinct Th17 cells (IL-17A+IL-17F− and IL-17A−IL-17F+ Th17) expression level and clinical parameters of CP and HC groups.
| Groups | IL-17A+IL-17F− Th17 | IL-17A−IL-17F+ Th17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC | CP | HC | CP | |
| Probing depth (PD) | 0.03 | 0.21* | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Attachment loss (AL) | 0.08 | 0.17* | 0.009 | 0.15* |
| Plaque index (PI) | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Gingival index (GI) | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
*Correlation is significant at P < 0.05 level (Spearman correlation coefficient).
