Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma polymorphism andperiodontitis, preterm birth and obesity in pregnant Japanese women

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PPAR gamma is a nuclear hormone receptor which regulates lipid metabolism and production of inflammatory cytokines. A functional genetic polymorphism Pro12Ala has been reported. Recent studies have suggested an association between periodontitis and preterm birth or obesity. We investigated relationships between PPAR gamma polymorphism, periodontitis, preterm birth and obesity in pregnant Japanese women. There was no significant association between periodontitis and preterm birth, or between periodontitis and obesity. However, a significant association of the polymorphism and periodontitis was found in the Japanese pregnant women.