Pro-oxidant status and matrix metalloproteinases in apical lesions and gingival crevicular fluid as potential biomarkers for asymptomatic apical periodontitis and endodontic treatment response

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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Main Authors: Dezerega Andrea, Madrid Sonia, Mundi Verónica, Valenzuela María A, Garrido Mauricio, Paredes Rodolfo, García-Sesnich Jocelyn, Ortega Ana V, Gamonal Jorge, Hernández Marcela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Subjects:
Oxidant status
matrix metalloproteinases
apical periodontitis
apical lesions
gingival crevicular fluid
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/8

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