Article
Gm (23) allotypes and Fcgamma receptor genotypes as risk factors for various forms of periodontitis.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Nov 2003
Chung Hsien-Yang, Lu Hsi-chi, Chen Woan-Ling, Lu Chun-Tai, Yang Yi-Hsin, Tsai Chi-Cheng
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Given the diversity of the distribution of the Gm (23) allotypes and FcgammaR genotypes in different ethnic groups, it was our purpose to examine their clinical significance in periodontitis in Taiwan. MATERIAL & METHODS: Genomic DNA of 50 patients with chronic periodontitis (CP), 30...
Topics
- Adult
- Antigens, CD
- Asian People
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Chronic Disease
- Female
- GPI-Linked Proteins
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Heterozygote
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin Gm Allotypes
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Periodontitis
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Receptors, IgG
