Article
Taste genes associated with dental caries.
Journal of dental research - 1 Nov 2010
Wendell S, Wang X, Brown M, Cooper M E, DeSensi R S, Weyant R J, Crout R, McNeil D W, Marazita M L
Abstract excerpt
Dental caries is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, including dietary habits. Previous reports have characterized the influence of genetic variation on taste preferences and dietary habits. We therefore hypothesized that genetic variation in taste pathway genes (TAS2R38, TAS1R2, GNAT3) may be associated with dental caries risk and/or protection. Families were recruited by the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
