IL18 Polymorphism and Periodontitis Susceptibility, Regardless of IL12B, MMP9, and Smoking Habits

• Main Authors: Patrícia Yumeko Tsuneto (Author), Victor Hugo de Souza (Author), Josiane Bazzo de Alencar (Author), Joana Maira Valentini Zacarias (Author), Cléverson O. Silva (Author), Jeane Eliete Laguila Visentainer (Author), Ana Maria Sell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Genetic variations contribute to the susceptibility in the development of periodontitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of IL18, IL12, and MMP9 polymorphisms in the chronic periodontitis. This case-control study involved 381 individuals matched by gender and age. Genotyping o...