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Tumor necrosis factor-α and oral inflammation in patients with Crohn disease.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Oct 2014
Schulz Susanne, Reichert Stefan, Streetz Konrad, Trautwein Christian, Reichert Yvonne, Gläser Christiane, Schaller Hans-Günter, Stein Jamal M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Crohn disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease often accompanied by periodontal symptoms. Based on its function in immune response, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and its genetic variants have been discussed as risk indicators in inflammatory processes. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of TNF-α polymorphisms on periodontal parameters and inflammatory...
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