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BsmI, TaqI, ApaI, and FokI polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor gene and periodontitis: a meta-analysis of 15 studies including 1338 cases and 1302 controls.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Mar 2011
Deng Hui, Liu Fen, Pan YiHuai, Jin XiangQing, Wang HuiNing, Cao JinFang
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AIM: A meta-analysis was conducted in order to investigate the potential association of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to aggressive and chronic periodontal disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A database search yielded a total of 15 studies involving 1338 cases and 1302 controls. Four polymorphisms were included in the meta-analysis: VDR TaqI (rs731236), VDR BsmI (rs1544410), VDR FokI...
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