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Association between tumor necrosis factor-alpha G-308A polymorphism and dental peri-implant disease risk: A meta-analysis.
Medicine - 1 Aug 2016
Mo Yuan-Yuan, Zeng Xian-Tao, Weng Hong, Cen Ying, Zhao Qian, Wen Xiujie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a potent immune-inflammatory mediator involved in the regulation of bone resorption. The single nucleotide polymorphism G-308A in the TNF-α gene increases the level of this cytokine. This phenomenon is also related to several diseases. Although the association between TNF-α (G-308A) polymorphism and dental peri-implant disease has been investigated, results have...
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