Article
Investigation of CD40 gene rs4810485 and rs1883832 mutations in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Feb 2017
Yigit Serbulent, Tekcan Akin, Rustemoglu Aydin, Tumer Mehmet Kemal, Kalkan Goknur, Yerliyurt Kaan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common painful disorder affecting oral health, mucosa and overall quality of life. The etiopathogenesis of RAS remains unclear. RAS shows a large genetic diversity among the patients. In present study, we investigated whether CD40 gene rs4810485 and rs1883832 are associated with RAS and its clinical findings in Turkish patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Genomic...
Topics
- Adult
- Alleles
- CD40 Antigens
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Gene Expression