5 polymorphisms in the transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta 1) in adult periodontitis
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| Year of publication | 2002 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | J Clin Periodontol |
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| Field | ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology |
| Keywords | TGF-beta; polymorphism; gene; periodontitis |
| Description | Objectives: Transforming growth factor - beta (TGF-beta) represents a family of polypeptide growth factors, involved in inflammation and regulation of immune responses. The purpose of this study was to determine whether polymorphisms in the TGF-beta 1 gene may confer susceptibility to adult periodontitis. |
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