Active MMP-8 Quantitative Test as an Adjunctive Tool for Early Diagnosis of Periodontitis

Active MMP-8 Quantitative Test as an Adjunctive Tool for Early Diagnosis of Periodontitis

Periodontitis is a host-mediated bacterial disease that affects the tooth attachment apparatus. Metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8), a validated biomarker, could aid in clinical diagnosis. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of active (a) MMP-8 immunotest versus total (t) MMP-8 ELISA for...

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Main Authors: Marcela Hernández, Mauricio Baeza, Ismo T. Räisänen, Johanna Contreras, Taina Tervahartiala, Alejandra Chaparro, Timo Sorsa, Patricia Hernández-Ríos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
periodontitis
periodontal disease
matrix metalloproteinase-8
gingival crevicular fluid
biomarkers
diagnosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/8/1503

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https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/8/1503

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