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Downregulation of interleukin 6 signaling might reduce the risk of periodontitis: a drug target Mendelian randomization study
5 Jun 2023
Abstract excerpt
Aim: Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is considered to play a role in the dysbiotic host response in the development of periodontitis. While the inhibition of the IL-6 receptor using monoclonal antibodies is a well-established therapy for some diseases, so far, its potential benefit in patients with periodontitis has not been examined. We tested the association of genetically proxied downregulation of IL-6 signaling with...
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