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Influence of TNF-α-308 G/A gene polymorphism on temporomandibular disorder.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics - 1 May 2016
Furquim Bruno D'Aurea, Flamengui Lívia Maria Sales Pinto, Repeke Carlos Eduardo Palanch, Cavalla Franco, Garlet Gustavo Pompermaier, Conti Paulo César Rodrigues
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) levels are significantly upregulated in the synovial fluid of patients with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). The TNF-α influences pain generation and maintenance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of single nucleotide polymorphism TNFA-308 (rs1800629) on TMD risk and on the pressure pain threshold. METHODS: The genotypic and...
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