Estimation of major immunoglobulin profile in oral submucous fibrosis by radial immunodiffusion

Abstract

Oral submucous fibrosis is defined as a collagen disease. The major immunoglobulin profile of 10 patients of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is estimated by radial immunodiffusion technique. The possible existence of autoimmune phenomena is expressed. It was observed in the present study that the severity of oral submucous fibrosis was directly proportional to the estimated elevated levels of major immunoglobulins. This may be taken as an indicator to know the gravity of this oral condition and also to evaluate the various related gammopathies and their possible management. It is anticipated that the knowledge of the immunoprofile would open new avenues for exploration of the condition from a new dimension.