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Association of OPG, TNF-α, and IL-1B Gene Variants With Periodontitis in a South African Population.
International dental journal - 1 Aug 2026
Kabbashi Salma, Ngwa Ndonwi Elvis, Holmes Haly, Prince Yvonne, Chetty Manogari
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AIM: This study aimed to investigate candidate single-nucleotide polymorphisms linked to periodontitis susceptibility in a Western Cape cohort, providing insights into population-specific host genetic factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This observational case-control study recruited a total of 150 South African participants. Saliva samples were genotyped using the OpenArray QuantStudio 12K Flex qPCR System. Genotype...
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