Matrix Metalloproteinases and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Review of the Literature
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are progressive degenerative disorders that affect the components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), characterized by pain and limitations in function. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are enzymes involved in physiological breakdown of tissue that can have a patho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/21/4508 |