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Genetic polymorphism studies in periodontitis and Fcγ receptors.
Journal of periodontal research - 1 Jun 2012
Chai L, Song Y-Q, Leung W K
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a complex chronic subgingival plaque-induced inflammatory disease influenced by multiple factors, including genetics, behavior and the environment. Many genetic association studies have been conducted in periodontology. One of the most extensively investigated gene families is the Fcγ receptor gene family, which plays a key role in regulating host immune responses to bacteria. Unlike other...
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