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Investigation of the interleukin-1 gene cluster polymorphisms in Jordanian patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Mar 2011
Karasneh Jumana A, Ababneh Khansa T, Taha Anas H, Al-Abbadi Muna S, Ollier W E R
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a proinflammatory cytokine that is highly elevated in response to bacterial biofilms and is a potential risk factor for periodontal diseases. IL-1 gene polymorphisms have been associated with the IL-1 level. The aim of this study was to investigate if IL-1 gene cluster polymorphisms are associated with chronic (CP) and aggressive (AgP) periodontitis in a Jordanian population....
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