Ariadne M. Letra
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
The University of Texas Health Science Center
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Ariadne M. Letra has graduated from University of Sao Paulo, Bauru Dental School, Bauru, SP, Brazil, during the period of 2007. She has received Postdoctoral fellowship from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, during the period of 2007-2010. Currently, she is working as Associate Professor in the university of Texas medical school.
Research Interest
Gene discovery in craniofacial birth defects (cleft lip/palate, dental anomalies), and oral inflammatory conditions. Molecular mechanisms of genetic variants. Correlation between human birth defects and cancer.
Publications
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Fontoura C, Silva RM, Granjeiro JM, Letra A. Association ofWNT9BGene Polymorphisms With Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate in Brazilian Nuclear Families. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal [Internet]. American Cleft Palate Association; 2015 Jan;52(1):44–8.
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Lindor NM, Win AK, Gallinger S, Daftary D, Thibodeau SN, Silva R, et al. Colorectal cancer and self-reported tooth agenesis. Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice [Internet]. Springer Nature; 2014 Mar 10;12(1).
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Letra A, Zhao M, Silva RM, Vieira AR, Hecht JT. Functional Significance of MMP3 and TIMP2 Polymorphisms in Cleft Lip/Palate. Journal of Dental Research [Internet]. SAGE Publications; 2014 May 5;93(7):651–6.
