Association of interleukin ‑17A gene promoter polymorphism with the susceptibility to generalized chronic periodontitis in an Iranian population

Background: Chronic periodontitis (CP) is characterized by an immune response, leading to the destruction of periodontal supporting tissue. The effect of inflammatory and genetic factors on periodontitis has been evaluated previously. The interleukin (IL ‑17) as an inflammation regulator seems to play a critical role in periodontitis pathogenesis. Here, in the current study, we aimed to investigate the association of ‑197 G> A (rs2275913) IL ‑17 gene promoter polymorphism with generalized severe CP in an Iranian population. Materials and Methods: In this case–control study, a total of 54 patients with periodontitis and 118 normals were enrolled. The polymerase chain reaction‑restriction fragment length polymorphism technique was a pplied to detect IL‑17 promoter rs2275913 genotypes in association with the susceptibility to severe CP. Chi‑square test or Fisher’s exact test was employed to compare genotype frequencies between groups. P
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research