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IL-17F Gene rs763780 and IL-17A rs2275913 Polymorphisms in Patients with Periodontitis.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 26 Jan 2021
Mazurek-Mochol Małgorzata, Kozak Małgorzata, Malinowski Damian, Safranow Krzysztof, Pawlik Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
Background: Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can eventually lead to tooth loss. Genetic and environmental factors such as smoking are involved in the pathogenesis of PD. The development of PD is potentiated by various pathogens that induce an immune response leading to the production of cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-17. The synthesis of IL-17 is influenced genetically. The...
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