Article
Association between mannose-binding lectin levels and gene polymorphisms in chronic periodontitis and response to treatment.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Mar 2010
Ozçaka Ozgün, Biçakci Nurgün, Nalbantsoy Ayşe, Köse Timur, Berdeli Afig
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aims of the present study were: (1) to investigate mannose-binding lectin (MBL) gene exon-1 polymorphisms in Turkish subjects with chronic periodontitis (CP), (2) to assess the association between these polymorphisms and plasma MBL levels, (3) to determine the effects of MBL genotypes on the outcomes of non-surgical periodontal therapy. METHODS: A total of 172 subjects were included in the present...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
