Th1 and Th2 cytokine profile in patients with early onset periodontitis and their healthy siblings
Early onset periodontitis (EOP) is a chronic inflammatory periodontal disease with a strong genetic link affecting individuals aged 17 to 25. In the familial studies we tested the hypothesis about the role of Th1 and Th2 cytokines in the pathogenesis of EOP disease. The study involved 6 individuals...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2000-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/096293500411587 |