Localization of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs-2, 8, 9 and 20) in normal and carious dentine. Aust Dent J. 2009 Dec;54(4):347-54 Authors: Shimada Y, Ichinose S, Sadr A, Burrow MF, Tagami J Abstract BACKGROUND: Dentine matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may participate in the destruction of dentine following demineralization by bacterial acids. This study investigated the localization of MMPs …
