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NOD1 gene polymorphisms in relation to aggressive periodontitis.
Innate immunity - 1 Aug 2009
Loos B G, Fiebig A, Nothnagel M, Jepsen S, Groessner-Schreiber B, Franke A, Jervøe-Storm P M, Schenck K, van der Velden U, Schreiber S
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BACKGROUND: NOD proteins are part of innate immunity mechanisms. They play a role in epithelial barrier functions and inflammatory responses to bacteria. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the NOD1 gene have proven to be associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and asthma. OBJECTIV...
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