Metalloproteinases in Restorative Dentistry: An In Silico Study toward an Ideal Animal Model

Metalloproteinases in Restorative Dentistry: An In Silico Study toward an Ideal Animal Model

In dentistry, various animal models are used to evaluate adhesive systems, dental caries and periodontal diseases. Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes that degrade collagen in the dentin matrix and are categorized in over 20 different classes. Collagenases and gelatinases are intrinsic constituent...

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Main Authors: Simone Gomes de Oliveira, Nelson Kotowski, Helio Rodrigues Sampaio-Filho, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar, Alberto Martín Rivera Dávila, Rodrigo Jardim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
animal model
phylogeny
restorative dentistry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/11/3042

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