Polymorphisms of the interleukin-18 gene in periodontitis patients.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-051X.2005.00711.x

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Polymorphisms of the interleukin-18 gene in periodontitis patients.

Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 May 2005

Folwaczny Matthias, Glas Jürgen, Török Helga-Paula, Tonenchi Laurian, Paschos Ekaterini, Bauer Bernhard, Limbersky Olga, Folwaczny Christian

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: Interleukin (IL)-18 regulates the expression of the proinflammatory cytokine interferon (IFN)-gamma. The present study sought to test the putative involvement of six different IL-18 gene polymorphisms in pre-disposition to destructive periodontal disease. METHODS: A total of 123 patie...

Topics

Adult
Aged
Alleles
Case-Control Studies
Chi-Square Distribution
Female
Gene Frequency
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Haplotypes
Humans
Interleukin-18
Male
Middle Aged
Periodontitis
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide

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PMID: 15842270
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2005.00711.x

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