Origin of MMP-8 and Lactoferrin levels from gingival crevicular fluid, salivary glands and whole saliva

• Main Authors: Liza L. Ramenzoni (Author), Deborah Hofer (Author), Alex Solderer (Author), Daniel Wiedemeier (Author), Thomas Attin (Author), Patrick R. Schmidlin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Pathologically elevated levels of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) and Lactoferrin in oral fluids have been associated with the presence of gingivitis/periodontitis. This study aimed to assess the origin of MMP-8 and Lactoferrin in periodontitis patients and to identify the deg...