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Association of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, 3, 9, interleukin (IL)-2, 8 and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 gene polymorphisms with chronic periodontitis in a Chinese population.
Cytokine - 1 Nov 2012
Li Guangyue, Yue Yuan, Tian Ye, Li Jin-le, Wang Min, Liang Hao, Liao Peixi, Loo Wings T Y, Cheung Mary N B, Chow Louis W C
Abstract excerpt
Chronic periodontitis (CPs) could result in damage of periodontal tissues, loss of teeth and impose troublesome hindrance to restore teeth satisfyingly as well. Functional gene polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinases, cytokines and cyclooxygenase-2 have been found to play important roles in periodontitis. This study was to investigate the association between MMP-1-1067, MMP-3-1171, MMP-9-1562, IL-2-330,...
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