Gingival crevicular fluid matrix metalloproteinase-13 levels and molecular forms in various types of periodontal diseases
Articles > Article · 2006
Authors: T. ILGENLI, S. VARDAR-SENGUL, A. GURKAN, T. SORSA, S. STACKELBERG, Timur KÖSE, FATMA GÜL ATİLLA
ORAL DISEASES, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2006, vol 12, pp 573-579
DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2006.01244.x
Summary
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the levels, molecular forms and activation degree of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of patients with periodontal diseases and to correlate these findings with periodontal clinical parameters.