Publications by authors named "Katherine A B R Thuller"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the link between specific genetic polymorphisms in BMP2, BMP4, SMAD6, and RUNX2 and the occurrence of pulp stones (PS) in a group of 117 participants, divided into those with PS (63) and those without (54).
- - Genetic testing was performed using saliva samples, and various statistical methods were applied to analyze the data, revealing that the SMAD6 gene polymorphisms, particularly rs2119261, were significantly associated with PS.
- - In contrast, no significant associations were found between PS risk and the genetic variations in BMP2, BMP4, or RUNX2, highlighting the potential role of SMAD6 mutations in the development of pulp stones.
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the immunoexpression of biomarkers interleukin (IL)-17, IL-6, and IL-1β in primary chronic apical periodontitis in smokers and nonsmokers.
Methods: Teeth with primary chronic apical periodontitis indicated for extraction in 16 cigarette smokers and 16 nonsmokers were selected. Silanized sections of tissue were used for immunohistochemical analysis after being stained with hematoxylin-eosin for histopathologic categorization.