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[Association of TNFA-308 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to chronic periodontitis in Chinese patients].
Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology - 1 Dec 2005
Pang Ruo-yu, Chen Kai-yun, Zhang Jin-cai, Xu Chen-rong, Zhang Xiong
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between TNFalpha-308 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to chronic periodontitis in Chinese patients. METHODS: DNA samples with buccal swabs were collected from 63 severe CP patients, 103 initial to moderate CP patients, and 80 healthy controls in Chinese Han nationality. The TNFA-308 gene polymorphisms were analyzed with PCR-RFLP. The data...
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