Role of Interleukin 1 Genes in Atherosclerosis and Chronic Periodontitis in Syrian Population


Abstract in English

The role of Interleukin-1 genes in the association between chronic periodontitis and atherosclerosis has been under debate. The purpose of this study is to compare the existence of interleukin1 genes polymorphism in the chronic periodontitis subjects with and without atherosclerosis.

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Kornman KS, Crane A, Wang HY, et al. The interleukin 1 genotype as a severity factor in adult periodontal disease. J Clin Periodontol 1997; 24:72-7

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