February 1, 2003Journal of Periodontology

Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) and Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in Healthy and Diseased Human Gingiva

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AEAnne‐Laure EjeilInserm SISylvie Igondjo‐TchenDélégation Paris 5 SGSabah GhomrasseniDélégation Paris 5

Abstract

The present study showed that metalloproteinases, particularly MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-1, and MMP-13, are involved in the gingival extracellular matrix degradation during periodontitis.

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Ejeil et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9198034ded318bb68404c https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.2003.74.2.188

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Abstract

The present study showed that metalloproteinases, particularly MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-1, and MMP-13, are involved in the gingival extracellular matrix degradation during periodontitis.