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Mannose binding lectin gene polymorphism and the severity of chronic periodontitis.
Nihon Rinsho Men'eki Gakkai kaishi = Japanese journal of clinical immunology - 1 Feb 2009
Tsutsumi Akito, Kobayashi Tetsuo, Ito Satoshi, Goto Daisuke, Matsumoto Isao, Yoshie Hiromasa, Sumida Takayuki
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OBJECTIVE: Mannose binding lectin (MBL) is a key molecule in first line defense against various microorganisms. Polymorphism of the MBL gene greatly affects serum MBL concentration, and is known to be associated with occurrence of infectious diseases. We aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between occurrence or severity of chronic periodontitis (CP) and polymorphism of the MBL gene. PATIENTS AND...
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