Evaluation of <i>DEFB1</i> polymorphisms in individuals with chronic periodontitis and diabetes mellitus type 2 in a population of northeastern Brazil

Abstract

The results indicate that genetic variations of DEFB1 gene (SNP-20: G allele and GA and GG genotypes) and the DEFB1 5'UTR haplotypes (GCG and ACG) may be associated with a susceptibility to CP in DM2 individuals as well as CP individuals without DM2.