Association of Il-6 -174 G/C and TNF-Α - 308 G/a Polymorphisms With Periodontitis in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Mariana de Moraes Corrêa Perez,
Fernanda Suely Barros Dantas,
Isabelle Vanessa Magnata Sales
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To correlate the presence and severity of periodontal disease with the genetic polymorphisms IL-6 -174 G/C and TNF-α -308 G/A in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Background: Periodontal problems modify systemic health and may worsen morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, which evaluated a group of patients who were undergoing hemodialysis (case group) and a control group of patients with chronic kid… Show more
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