[Effect of coenzyme Q10 on the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-10 in gingival tissue of experimental periodontitis in rats].

Objective: To investigate the effect of coenzyme Q10 on the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in gingival tissue of experimental periodontitis in rats.

Methods: A total of 48 healthy Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups of 16 randomly, normal group, coenzyme Q10 treatment group (Q10 group) and periodontitis group.Normal group was fed with normal diet and water.