Article
Analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the 5'-flanking region of tumor necrosis factor-alpha gene in Japanese patients with early-onset periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Nov 2001
Endo M, Tai H, Tabeta K, Kobayashi T, Yamazaki K, Yoshie H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Early-onset periodontitis (EOP) is considered to have a genetic basis, which has not been clearly defined. The tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) gene polymorphism as one of the genetic factors may influence the expression of several chronic inflammatory diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether the polymorphisms in the 5'-flanking region of the TNF-alpha gene are associated...
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