Investigation of the effects of the chromosomal regions of mouse chromosome 2 on susceptibility to dental caries using congenic strains

ConclusionSeveral caries-resistant genes could be located between D2Mit126 and D2Mit226. Salivary secretion volume was one of the most important factors related to dental caries, and the genes influencing the rate of salivary secretion might be located in the same region.
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research