mRNA Expression of MMP-28 (Epilysin) in Gingival Tissues of Chronic and Aggressive Periodontitis Patients: A Reverse Transcriptase PCR Study
Background and Objectives. Matrix metalloproteinases degrade extracellular membrane and also release bioactive fragments and growth factors, thus influencing fundamental biological and pathological processes. Epilysin (MMP-28) differs from most other MMPs as it is expressed in a number of normal tis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/653982 |