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Role of MDR1 gene polymorphisms in gingival overgrowth induced by cyclosporine in transplant patients.
Journal of periodontal research - 1 Dec 2008
De Iudicibus S, Castronovo G, Gigante A, Stocco G, Decorti G, Di Lenarda R, Bartoli F
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the association between genotypes of the MDR1 gene, encoding P-glycoprotein, and gingival overgrowth in transplant patients treated with cyclosporine, and to evaluate the effect of periodontal treatment in these patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifty transplant patients receiving therapy with cyclosporine and suffering from gingival overgrowth...
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