Expression of MMP-13 in human temporomandibular joint disc derangement and osteoarthritis
Objective: MMP-13 performs digestion of collagen, which is a primary component of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc. This study evaluated the expression of MMP-13 in patients with anterior disc displacement with (ADDwR) and without reduction (ADDwoR), and in the presence of TMJ osteoa...
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Language: | English |
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
2018
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