Article
Matrix Matalloproteinase-8 Gene Polymorphism in Chronic Periapical Lesions.
Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki) - 1 Jan 2015
Evrosimovska Biljana, Dimova Cena, Popovska Lidija, Zabokova-Bilbilova Efka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Increased levels of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) have been associated with risk of developing chronic periapical lesion (CPL). Gene polymorphisms are contributing factors in the pathogenesis of the inflammation. The aim of this study was to analyze polymorphism in the gene MMP-8 and its association and influence on clinical manifestation of CPL. METHODS: A total of 240 unrelated Macedonian...
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