Article
Analysis of the association between lactotransferrin (LTF) gene polymorphism and dental caries.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB - 1 Jan 2000
Azevedo Luiza Foltran, Pecharki Giovana Daniela, Brancher João Armando, Cordeiro Carlos Alberto, Medeiros Kamilla Gabriella dos Santos, Antunes Alessandra Armstrong, Arruda Eduardo Silva, Werneck Renata Iani, de Azevedo Luciana Reis, Mazur Rui Fernando, Moysés Samuel Jorge, Moysés Simone Tetü, Faucz Fábio Rueda, Trevilatto Paula Cristina
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The present study evaluated the association between lactotransferrin (LTF) gene polymorphism (exon 2, A/G, Lys/Arg) and dental caries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A convenience sample of 110 individuals, 12 years old, was divided into: group 1, 48 individuals without caries experience (DMFT=0), and group 2, 62 subjects with caries experience (DMFT>or=1). DNA was obtained from a mouthwash with 3% glucose...
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