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Are there HLA combinations typical supporting for or making resistant against aggressive and/or chronic periodontitis?
Journal of periodontal research - 1 Oct 2003
Stein J, Reichert S, Gautsch A, Machulla H K G
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND: Human leukocyte antigens (HLA)/alleles have been considered as risk factors for periodontal disease. However, data from HLA associations is not consistent. Diversity of HLA antigen combinations and en bloc inherited HLA alleles (haplotypes), as known in systemic diseases, can be variable factors in disease association. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of...
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