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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor gene polymorphisms as exacerbating factors of apical periodontitis.
Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University - 1 May 2020
Freer-Rojas Andrea, Martínez-Garibay Luis Carlos, Torres-Méndez Fernando, Dávila-Pérez Claudia Edith, Martínez-Castañón Gabriel Alejandro, Patiño-Marín Nuria, Alegría-Torres Jorge Alejandro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Two polymorphisms in the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) gene have been associated with inflammatory diseases (-794 CATT5-8 and -173G>C); however, so far there are no reports of studies related to oral health. OBJECTIVES: To genotype the -794 CATT5-8 and -173G>C MIF polymorphisms in Mexican patients with apical periodontitis as a genetic risk of exacerbation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The...
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