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Polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor gene are associated with periodontal disease.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Aug 2004
de Brito Júnior Rui Barbosa, Scarel-Caminaga Raquel Mantuaneli, Trevilatto Paula Cristina, de Souza Ana Paula, Barros Silvana Pereira
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene are associated with bone homeostasis and diseases in which bone loss is a cardinal sign. The aim of this study was to determine whether chronic periodontal disease in a Brazilian population is associated with polymorphisms in the VDR gene. METHODS: Clinical examination and recordings of probing depth and clinical attachment level were...
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