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Association of Fcgamma receptor IIa genotype with chronic periodontitis in Caucasians.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Apr 2004
Yamamoto Kouji, Kobayashi Tetsuo, Grossi Sara, Ho Alex W, Genco Robert J, Yoshie Hiromasa, De Nardin Ernesto
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Functional polymorphisms of immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fc receptors IIIa and IIIb (FcgammaRIIIa and FcgammaRIIIb) have been shown as risk factors for periodontitis. The aim of this study is to examine whether FcgammaRIIa polymorphism is associated with a disease risk as well. METHODS: Baseline periodontal and general health examinations were carried out on 1,221 Caucasian adults. From these, 422 subjects...
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