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ArticleBiochemical genetics2026

Investigation of Genetic Polymorphisms in Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase and Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Genes and Pain After Root Canal Treatment.

Wayne Martins Nascimento, Erlange Andrade Borges da Silva, Sandra Regina Santos Meyfarth, Ludmila da Silva Guimarães, Ana Grasiela Limoeiro, Heitor Ganier Ribeiro, Erika Calvano Küchler, Flares Baratto-Filho, Alice Corrêa Silva-Sousa, Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto and 2 more

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Wayne Martins Nascimento *Postgraduate Program, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
Erlange Andrade Borges da Silva *Postgraduate Program, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil.
Sandra Regina Santos MeyfarthPostgraduate Program, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
Ludmila da Silva GuimarãesPostgraduate Program, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
Ana Grasiela LimoeiroDepartment of Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, School of Dentistry of Bauru, University of São Paulo (USP), Bauru, SP, Brazil.
Heitor Ganier RibeiroDepartment of Specific Formation, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Rua Doutor Silvio Henrique Braune, 22, Centro, Nova Friburgo, RJ, 28625-650, Brazil.
Erika Calvano KüchlerDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Flares Baratto-FilhoUniversity of Tuiuti, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Alice Corrêa Silva-SousaRestorative Dentistry Department, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Manoel Damião Sousa-NetoRestorative Dentistry Department, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Lívia Azeredo Alves AntunesPostgraduate Program, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
Leonardo Santos AntunesPostgraduate Program, School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil. leonardoantunes@id.uff.br.

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Pain following endodontic treatment is a common complication potentially linked with genetic polymorphisms that modulate pain biomarkers. Hence, this study aimed to explore the association between pain experienced after endodontic treatment and genetic polymorphisms in the genes encoding inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS2), and suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS1). The study involved 108 participants with single-rooted teeth, single canals, and necrotic pulp related to asymptomatic apical periodontitis. All endodontic treatments were executed in a single session. Pain and tenderness levels were measured using a visual analog scale (VAS) on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 14th, and 30th day post-treatment. Genomic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted from saliva cells and the genetic polymorphisms rs2779249, rs2297518, rs243327 and rs33977706 were genotyped using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Genotype distribution was assessed using univariate and multivariate Poisson regressions through generalized estimating equations (GEE) and categorized based on the presence or absence of pain and tenderness, and the significance threshold was set at p < 0.05. The genetic polymorphism rs2297518 in the NOS2 gene was associated with pain in the recessive model (p = 0.019) and to tenderness in both the codominant (p = 0.008) and recessive (p < 0.001) models. The genetic polymorphisms rs2779249 in NOS2 and rs243327 and rs33977706 in SOCS1 showed no association with pain or tenderness (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the genetic polymorphism rs2297518 in the NOS2 gene was associated with pain after root canal treatment. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the genetic factors influencing postoperative pain in endodontics, which may help in developing personalized pain management strategies and improving patient care.

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Nitric Oxide Synthase Type IIPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePostoperative PainRoot Canal TherapySuppressor of Cytokine Signaling 1 ProteinAdultFemaleHumansMaleNitric Oxide Synthase Type IINOS2 protein, humanSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling 1 ProteinGenetic polymorphismInducible nitric oxide synthasePostoperative painRoot canal treatmentSuppressor of cytokine signaling

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