Levels of gingival crevicular metalloproteinases-8 and -9 in periodontitis
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), the key enzymes responsible for matrix degradation, are derived from polymorphonuclear leukocytes during the early stages of periodontitis. The aim of this study was planned to determine the levels of GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Saudi Dental Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905210000441 |
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