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Infectogenomics: lack of association between VDR, IL6, IL10 polymorphisms and red complex bacterial load in a group of Italian adults with chronic periodontal disease.
Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents - 1 Jan 2000
Lauritano D, Scapoli L, Mucchi D, Cura F, Lo Muzio L, Carinci F
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that, if untreated, may cause teeth loss. Clinicians and researchers have reported that genetic factors influence the clinical manifestations of periodontal disease (PD), modulating both inflammation of the mucous membranes and loss of alveolar bone. The acquisition of new nowledge about genetic susceptibility of PD, would directly impact on prognosis and treatment of the...
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