Elevated Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels in Bronchi Infected with Periodontopathogenic Bacteria.
To determine whether bronchial colonisations/infections with periodontopathogenic bacteria are associated with elevated inflammatory markers such as MMPs, interleukins and Tumor necrosis factor alpha in the bronchial fluid.Periodontal status was assessed in consecutive outpatients planned for electi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4681451?pdf=render |