Pro-oxidant status and matrix metalloproteinases in apical lesions and gingival crevicular fluid as potential biomarkers for asymptomatic apical periodontitis and endodontic treatment response
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases -9 and -2 are involved in periodontal breakdown, whereas gingival crevicular fluid has been reported to reflect apical status. The aim of this study was to characterize oxidant balance a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/8 |