Protein Involved In Causing Gum Disease, Osteoporosis, Arthritis Identified

Sunday, August 30, 2009 - 20:14 in Health & Medicine

Investigators have discovered that a gene called interferon regulator factor-8 is involved in the development of diseases such as periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. The study could lead to new treatments in the future.

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