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Immunological, genetic, and microbiological study of family members manifesting early-onset periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Mar 1996
Nakagawa M, Kurihara H, Nishimura F, Isoshima O, Arai H, Sawada K, Nagai A, Murayama Y
Abstract excerpt
From the standpoint of host-parasite interactions, family studies help us understand the host defensive factors and the molecular mechanisms involved in the periodontal immune response. In this study, we report the immunological profile of host-defensive functions, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) phenotypes, and the microflora of a mother (rapidly progressive periodontitis), an older son (periodontally healthy), a...
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