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Association of matrix metalloproteinase-9 promoter gene polymorphism with chronic periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Sept 2006
Keles Gonca Cayir, Gunes Sezgin, Sumer A Pinar, Sumer Mahmut, Kara Nurten, Bagci Hasan, Koprulu Hulya
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are related to tissue destruction and remodeling events in periodontal diseases. A single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of human MMP-9 gene is associated with the risk of some inflammatory diseases. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the association between MMP-9 promoter polymorphism and severe generalized chronic periodontitis in a...
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