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Association Between -1607 1G/2G Polymorphism of MMP1 and Temporomandibular Joint Anterior Disc Displacement with Reduction.
Brazilian dental journal - 1 Jan 2000
Rosales Alberto Sierra, Rodríguez Eduardo Alberto Villaseñor, González Christian Lorena López, Arellano Edy David Rubio, Rubio Susan Andrea Gutiérrez, Cobián Teresa Arcelia García
Abstract excerpt
Anterior disc displacement with reduction (DDWR) is considered one of the most common disorders within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), with a prevalence of 41% in adults. Matrix metalloproteinases play an important role in the degradation of the TMJ and the matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) 1607 1G/2G polymorphism increases the local expression of MMP1 thus leading to accelerated degradation of the...
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