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Possible association of temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction with a polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics - 1 Sept 2001
Herken H, Erdal E, Mutlu N, Barlas O, Cataloluk O, Oz F, Güray E
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction and serotonin transporter (5-HTT) gene polymorphism. Forty-eight patients with temporomandibular joint pain and 111 healthy control subjects were examined. The results for the patients...
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