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PAX-9 polymorphism may be a risk factor for hypodontia: a meta-analysis.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 28 Nov 2014
Zhang W, Qu H C, Zhang Y
Abstract excerpt
To evaluate the association between paired box 9 (PAX9) gene polymorphisms and tooth agenesis in isolated humans, we performed a comprehensive meta-analysis. We examined 6 case-control studies, with a total of 855 hypodontia cases and 1201 healthy controls. The G allele and G carrier (AG + GG) of A1031G were positively associated with hypodontia susceptibility. Similarly, the T allele and T carrier (CT + TT) of...
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