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Genetic Polymorphism in MMP9 May Be Associated With Anterior Open Bite in Children.
Brazilian dental journal - 1 Jan 2000
Küchler Erika Calvano, Barreiros Driely, Silva Raphaela Oliveira da, Abreu Júlia Guimarães Barcellos de, Teixeira Ellen Cardoso, Silva Raquel Assed Bezerra da, Silva Lea Assed Bezerra da, Nelson Filho Paulo, Romano Fábio Lourenço, Granjeiro José Mauro, Antunes Lívia Azeredo Alves, Antunes Leonardo Santos
Abstract excerpt
Anterior open bite (AOB) has a multifactorial etiology caused by the interaction of sucking habits and genetic factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between AOB and polymorphisms in genes that encode Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs). Four hundred and seventy-two children that presented at least one sucking habit were evaluated. Children were examined...
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