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5 polymorphisms in the transforming growth factor-beta 1 gene (TGF-beta 1) in adult periodontitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Apr 2002
Holla Lydie Izakovicova, Fassmann Antonin, Benes Petr, Halabala Tomas, Znojil Vladimir
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OBJECTIVES: Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) represents a family of polypeptide growth factors, involved in inflammation and regulation of immune responses. The purpose of this study was to determine whether polymorphisms in the TGF-beta 1 gene may confer susceptibility to adult periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied 90 patients with adult periodontitis together with 108 unrelated subjects. 3...
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