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Interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms and experimental gingivitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Feb 2003
Jepsen Søren, Eberhard Jörg, Fricke Dörte, Hedderich Jürgen, Siebert Reiner, Açil Yahya
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BACKGROUND: Recently, an association between the severity of periodontitis and specific variations in the interleukin-1 (IL1) alpha and beta genes has been demonstrated. AIM: : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of the IL1 genotype to the development of experimental gingivitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty young adult subjects presenting with healthy gingival conditions participated after...
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