Head and neck radiotherapy does not increase gelatinase (metalloproteinase-2 and -9) expression or activity in teeth irradiated in vivo.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2017.04.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Recent studies suggested that head and neck radiotherapy increases active forms of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the dentin-enamel junction (DEJ), leading to enamel delamination and radiation-related caries. This study aimed to assess the expression… read more here.
Keywords: neck radiotherapy; dej dentin; expression activity; expression ... See more keywords