The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13) in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Pathological Processes

Luchian, Ionuț; Goriuc, Ancuța; Sandu, Darius; Covașă, Mihai

doi:10.3390/ijms23031806

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The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13) in Periodontal and Peri-Implant Pathological Processes

Published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences • Feb 4, 2022

Authors:

Ionuț Luchian

Ancuța Goriuc

Darius Sandu

Abstract

Severe periodontitis, a destructive inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth, ranks sixth in terms of global spread, affecting about 11% of the population. Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are extracellular matrix (ECM) macromolecules that are important in cellular development and morpho...

Subject

Matrix metalloproteinase

Gelatinases

Periodontitis

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