| Literature DB >> 17493767 |
ZhengGuo Cao1, JunBo Xiang, ChengZhang Li.
Abstract
Periodontitis are characterized by the destruction of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of periodontal tissues. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in the degradation of ECM. But until now, it is not clear about the regulation of MMPs expression level in periodontitis. EMMPRIN is a 58 kDa, highly glycosylated, transmembrane molecule belonging to the immunoglobin superfamily, which interacts with fibroblasts to stimulate the expression of MMPs. It is logical to postulate that EMMPRIN may play a critical role in the regulation of MMPs participating the destruction of periodontal ECM in periodontitis. The hypothesis will provide the brand-new direction that we may prevent and treat the periodontitis by regulating the expression of EMMPRIN in host aspect.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17493767 DOI： 10.1016/j.mehy.2007.01.086
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Hypotheses ISSN： 0306-9877 Impact factor: 1.538