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Interleukin-4 polymorphisms in early onset periodontitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 May 2001
Michel J, Gonzáles J R, Wunderlich D, Diete A, Herrmann J M, Meyle J
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BACKGROUND, AIMS: Periodontitis is the result of a complex interplay between oral bacteria and the host response, often modulated by behavioral factors. Early-onset periodontitis (EOP) is defined by the age of onset, the distribution of lesions and specific microbial pathogens. METHOD: Studies in twins suggested a genetic contribution to the pathogenesis of periodontitis. EOP heritable factors may be related to...
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