Downregulation of interleukin 6 signaling might reduce the risk of periodontitis: a drug target Mendelian randomization study

ConclusionIn conclusion, genetically proxied downregulation of IL-6 signaling was associated with lower odds of periodontitis and CRP might be a causal target for the effect of IL-6 on the risk of periodontitis.
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research