IRAK4 gene polymorphism and odontogenic maxillary sinusitis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate whether a specific interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-4 (IRAK4) gene polymorphism had any influence on the development of changes in maxillary sinus, particularly in the presence of etiological factors of dental origin.

Materials and methods

The study population included 153 Portuguese Caucasians that were selected from a database of 504 retrospectively analysed computed tomography (CT) scans. A genetic test was performed, and a model was created through logistic analysis and regression coefficients. The statistical methodologies included were the independent Chi test, Fisher's exact test, binary logistic regression and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.

Results

The estimated prevalence of IRAK4 gene polymo

SUBMITTER: Pereira IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4592703 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature