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TNF-α gene promoter polymorphisms contribute to periodontitis susceptibility: evidence from 46 studies.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Aug 2014
Ding Cheng, Ji Xiaowei, Chen Xing, Xu Yan, Zhong Liangjun
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. TNF-α gene polymorphisms can influence the TNF-α production. Many studies have focused the association between TNF-α gene promoter polymorphisms and periodontitis risk, but these results are still controversial. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed to assess the effect of TNF-α -308G/A...
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