The oral–immune axis: neutrophil extracellular traps mediate the link between periodontitis and autoimmune diseases

Key Points

• Neutrophil extracellular traps play a vital role in linking periodontitis with autoimmune diseases, indicating a common pathway between the two.
• A significant increase in inflammatory markers was observed in patients with periodontitis, highlighting their potential influence on autoimmune conditions.
• Assessment using clinical and laboratory data allowed for a thorough exploration of the immune axis between oral health and systemic diseases.
• This research underscores the importance of oral health in managing autoimmune diseases, indicating that treatment strategies may need to focus on the oral-immune axis.