Common Matrix Metalloproteinases (Mmp-8, -9, -25, and -26) Cannot Explain Dentigerous Cyst Expansion

Objective: Mechanisms of the dentigerous cyst formation from the normal eruption follicle is unknown but disturbances in the proteolytic activity have been suspected, since the growth of these cysts is accompanied by local bone destruction. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the expres...

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Main Authors: Juho Suojanen, Niko Lehtonen, Esa Färkkilä, Jarkko Hietanen, Olli Teronen, Timo Sorsa, Jaana Hagström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
mmp
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4899/9221_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(SNAK)_PFA(Sh).pdf