Publications by authors named "Sandra Fukada Alves"
Neutrophil extracellular traps in rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis: Contribution of PADI4 gene polymorphisms.
Sicília Rezende Oliveira José Alcides Almeida de Arruda Ayda Henriques Schneider Larissa Marques Bemquerer Rayssa Maria Soalheiro de Souza Sandra Fukada Alves
J Clin Periodontol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how certain white blood cells called neutrophils release traps (NETs) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy individuals, especially in relation to gum health.
- They tested samples from people with RA and periodontitis (gum disease) and found that those with these conditions had more NETs.
- The researchers also found that a specific genetic variation (GTG haplotype) could make some people more likely to release NETs and have worse gum health.