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TLR2 and TLR4 Polymorphisms Are Not Associated with Dental Caries in Polish Children.
International journal of molecular sciences - 26 Jun 2024
Milona Marta, Olszowski Tomasz, Uzar Izabela, Safranow Krzysztof, Janiszewska-Olszowska Joanna, Szmidt-Kądys Monika, Rola Hubert, Sikora Maciej, Chlubek Dariusz, Adler Grażyna
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the present study was to analyze the association of the TLR2 (Toll-like receptor 2 gene) 2258G>A (rs5743708), TLR4 (Toll-like receptor 4 gene) 896A>G (rs4986790), and TLR4 1196C>T (rs4986791) polymorphisms with dental caries in Polish children. The participants, 261 15-year-old children, were divided into two groups: 82 cases (i.e., children with DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) index >5,...
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