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Genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies two novel loci associated with dental caries.
BMC oral health - 27 Aug 2024
Nogawa Shun, Morishita Satoru, Saito Kenji, Kato Hisanori
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BACKGROUND: Tooth loss significantly impacts oral function and overall health deterioration. Dental caries and periodontal disease are major contributors to tooth loss, emphasizing the critical need to prevent these conditions. Genetic studies have played a crucial role in deepening our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of these diseases. While large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on dental...
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