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Genetic polymorphism of interleukins 6 and 17 correlated with apical periodontitis: A Cross-sectional study.
Brazilian dental journal - 1 Jan 2000
Santos Rebeka Thiara Nascimento Dos, Lima Luísa Priscilla Oliveira de, Muniz Maria Tereza Cartaxo, Álvares Pâmella Recco, Silveira Márcia Maria Fonseca da, Sobral Ana Paula Veras
Abstract excerpt
Interleukins 6 and 17 act in bone resorption in the presence of infections of endodontic origin for host defense. Genetic polymorphisms may be associated with increased bone loss, represented by areas of large periapical lesions. This study aimed to verify the frequency of interleukin 6 and 17 gene polymorphism in patients with asymptomatic apical periodontitis or chronic apical abscess and to verify the...
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