Article
Analysis of IL1 gene polymorphisms and transcript levels in periodontal and chronic kidney disease.
Cytokine - 1 Oct 2012
Braosi Ana Paula Ribeiro, de Souza Cleber Machado, Luczyszyn Sônia Mara, Dirschnabel Acir José, Claudino Marcela, Olandoski Márcia, Probst Christian Macagnan, Garlet Gustavo Pompermaier, Pecoits-Filho Roberto, Trevilatto Paula Cristina
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and periodontitis (PD) are complex inflammatory disturbances, influenced by genetic factors. Interleukin (IL)-1 genes code for inflammatory mediators involved in the physiopathogenesis of both diseases. Functional polymorphisms in IL1 genes modulate cytokine levels and have been associated with susceptibility to immune-inflammatory conditions. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Alleles
- Analysis of Variance
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Female
- Gene Expression
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
