Association between polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors (ESR1 and ESR2) and excreted bisphenol A levels after orthodontic bracket bonding: a preliminary study

Abstract Background Bisphenol A (BPA) is released from orthodontic composites used for bracket bonding. Genetic variations could modify the metabolism of this chemical within the organism. Considering that free BPA binds to estrogen receptors causing harmful effects to health, the present in vivo st...

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Main Authors: Karla C. Horta, Guido A. Marañón-Vásquez, Mírian A. N. Matsumoto, Marília R. Moreira, Fábio L. Romano, Alberto Consolaro, Israel D. de Souza, Tamires A. V. Brigante, Maria E. C. Queiroz, Paulo Nelson-Filho, Erika C. Küchler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-018-0219-z