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A combination of alleles 2 of interleukin (IL)-1A(-889) and IL-1B(+3954) is associated with lower gingival bleeding tendency in plaque-induced gingivitis in young adults of Arabic heritage.
Clinical oral investigations - 1 Sept 2007
Müller H P, Barrieshi-Nusair K M
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible association of a distinct combination of polymorphisms in the interleukin (IL)-1 gene cluster on gingival bleeding tendency in young adult Arabs with plaque-induced gingivitis. Fifty otherwise healthy, nonsmoking volunteers, 19-28 years of age, participated. Clinical examinations included periodontal probing depth, bleeding on probing, and plaque index....
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