Cyclooxygenase-2 Gene 765 single nucleotide polymorphism as a protective factor against periodontitis in Taiwanese
Aim: Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is considered to be an important mediator of tissue destruction in periodontitis. The cyclooxygenase (COX) catalyses the production of PGs. COX-2, which is induced in an inflammatory response, is responsible for PGs synthesis at sites of inflammation. A single nucleot...
Main Author: | Ya-Ping Ho, Ying-Chu Lin |
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Format: | Koleksi Audio Visual |
Language: | Bahasa Inggris |
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Blackwell Synergy
2008
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http://oaipmh-jogjalib.umy.ac.idkatalog.php?opo=lihatDetilKatalog&id=93205 |