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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), angiotensinogen (AGT), and angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) gene polymorphisms in generalized aggressive periodontitis.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Apr 2009
Gürkan Ali, Emingil Gülnur, Saygan Buket Han, Atilla Gül, Köse Timur, Baylas Haluk, Berdeli Afig
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AIM: Host response to periodontopathic microorganisms can be modulated by genetic factors. Accumulated evidence highlighted the role of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in inflammatory response thus potential implication of this molecular system in the pathogenesis of periodontitis can be suggested. The present study investigated common genetic variants of molecules within the RAS family namely...
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