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Tumour necrosis factor-alpha polymorphism -308 G/a and its protein in subjects with gingivitis.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica - 1 Nov 2021
Becerra-Ruiz Julieta Sarai, Ramírez-De Los Santos Saúl, Alonso-Sánchez Carmen Celina, Martínez-Esquivias Fernando, Martínez-Pérez Luz Andrea, Padilla-González Ana Carolina, Rivera-Santana Gregorio Alejandro, Guerrero-Velázquez Celia, López-Pulido Edgar Iván, Guzmán-Flores Juan Manuel
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association between tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF- α) (-308 G/A) polymorphism and gingivitis, and serum and salivary TNF- α levels, in a Mexican population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study enrolled 171 subjects, divided into two groups: healthy subjects and gingivitis patients. TNF- α (-308 G/A) gene polymorphism was analyzed by PCR-RFLP assay. Salivary and serum samples...
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