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Genetic variation of myeloperoxidase gene contributes to aggressive periodontitis: a preliminary association study in Turkish population.
Disease markers - 1 Jan 2010
Erciyas Kamile, Pehlivan Sacide, Sever Tugce, Orbak Recep
Abstract excerpt
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a lysosomal enzyme found in the azurophilic granules of polymorphonuclear leukocytes. It is involved in the defense against periodontal bacteria, and is also able to mediate inflammatory tissue destruction in aggressive and chronic periodontitis. The aim of this study was to explore the association between MPO-463G/A gene polymorphism and aggressive periodontitis (AgP) and chronic...
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