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The interleukin-4 -34TT and -590TT genotype is correlated with increased expression and protein production in aggressive periodontitis.
Molecular immunology - 1 Jan 2010
Gonzales Jose R, Gröger Sabine, Haley Gabriela, Bödeker Rolf-Hasso, Meyle Jörg
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Aggressive periodontitis (AgP) is a severe periodontal disease characterized by rapid destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth in otherwise healthy individuals. The frequency of the interleukin-4 homozygous -34TT and -590TT genotype was increased in patients in comparison with controls. This study aimed to test the functional effect of this specific genotype in AgP patients by analyzing gene expression of...
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