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Association between LTF/MMP20/CA6/TAS1R2 polymorphisms and susceptibility to dental caries.
Clinical oral investigations - 30 Aug 2024
Li Yaomei, Pan Jinfeng, Li Haodong, Liu Qiulin, Ma Fei, Xiao Lijuan, Zeng Xiaojuan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The aim was to assess the associations between the LTF, MMP20, CA6, and TAS1R2 polymorphisms and caries in the Zhuang population and explore the underlying mechanism of the impact of lactoferrin on caries susceptibility. METHODS: A case-control study of 315 adolescents was conducted in Guangxi, China, from May-November 2022. Data were collected through oral examinations and questionnaires. Buccal...
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