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COX-2 gene polymorphisms and risk of chronic periodontitis: a case-control study and meta-analysis.
Oral diseases - 1 Jan 2015
Prakash G, Umar M, Ajay S, Bali D, Upadhyay R, Gupta K K, Dixit J, Mittal B
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OBJECTIVE: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme is a major mediator of inflammation in periodontitis, leading to loss of gingival tissues and alveolar bone supporting the teeth. Previous studies have explored the role of COX-2 polymorphisms with the risk of periodontitis in different ethnic groups; however, findings are inconsistent. So, we aimed to investigate the association of COX-2 polymorphisms (rs20417,...
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