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

• Hoofdauteurs: Liza L. Ramenzoni (Auteur), Deborah Hofer (Auteur), Alex Solderer (Auteur), Daniel Wiedemeier (Auteur), Thomas Attin (Auteur), Patrick R. Schmidlin (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...