Pro-oxidant status and matrix metalloproteinases in apical lesions and gingival crevicular fluid as potential biomarkers for asymptomatic apical periodontitis and endodontic treatment response

• मुख्य लेखकों: Dezerega Andrea (लेखक), Madrid Sonia (लेखक), Mundi Verónica (लेखक), Valenzuela María A (लेखक), Garrido Mauricio (लेखक), Paredes Rodolfo (लेखक), García-Sesnich Jocelyn (लेखक), Ortega Ana V (लेखक), Gamonal Jorge (लेखक), Hernández Marcela (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases -9 and -2 are involved in periodontal breakdown, whereas gingival crevicular fluid has been reported to reflect apical status. The aim of this study was to characterize oxidant balance a...