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Analysis of TNF-α (-308) polymorphism and gingival crevicular fluid TNF-α levels in aggressive and chronic periodontitis: A preliminary report.
Cytokine - 1 Apr 2015
Özer Yücel Özlem, Berker Ezel, Mesci Lütfiye, Eratalay Kenan, Tepe Eser, Tezcan İlhan
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in the distribution of TNF-α (-308) gene polymorphism among aggressive periodontitis, chronic periodontitis and periodontally healthy individuals and also to investigate whether this polymorphism is associated with gingival crevicular fluid TNF-α levels and periodontal disease severity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 93 individuals were...
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