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The role of genome-wide DNA methylation and polymorphisms in periodontitis etiology: A narrative review.
Biomolecules & biomedicine - 3 Jul 2025
Jovanova Elena, Angjelova Angela, Polizzi Alessandro, Isola Gaetano
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a multifactorial inflammatory disease influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. Recent advancements in genomic and epigenomic research have highlighted the role of genetic polymorphisms and genome-wide DNA methylation in its pathogenesis. DNA methylation regulates gene expression, affecting immune responses and inflammatory pathways, while genetic polymorphisms may predispose...
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