Assessment of Matrix Metalloproteinases-8 and -9 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Smokers and Non-smokers with Chronic Periodontitis Using ELISA

BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-8 is increased in smokers with chronic periodontitis (CP). The levels of MMP-9 have not been assessed in the periodontal tissues of smokers. Therefore, the aim of this study is to estimate the concentrations of MMP-8 and -9 in the gingival crevicular fluid...

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Autores principales: Victor, Dayanand John, Subramanian, Sangeetha, Gnana, Prakash Ponnudurai Samuel, Kolagani, Sai Praneeth
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dentmedpub Research and Printing Co 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295459/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25628487

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