Activation of MMP-2 by Porphyromonas gingivalis in human periodontal ligament cells

It has been reported that matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) produced by host cells plays a major role in periodontal tissue destruction. In addition, secreted virulence factors from Porphyromonas gingivalis can alter MMP secretion and cause activation in host cells that lead to the tissue degradation....

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of periodontal research 2003-04, Vol.38 (2), p.115-121
Hauptverfasser: Pattamapun, Kassara, Tiranathanagul, Siriluck, Yongchaitrakul, Tussanee, Kuwatanasuchat, Jintakorn, Pavasant, Prasit
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