Analysis of genetic factors influencing susceptibility to dental caries by using a chromosome 2 substitution mouse strain
Conclusion We concluded that salivary secretion is one of the main factors affecting susceptibility to dental caries, and that the genes influencing salivary secretion volume are located on chromosome 2 in mice and play an important role in susceptibility to dental caries.
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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