Autori: Loreto C, Galanti C, Musumeci G, Rusu MC, Leonardi R.

Editorial: Eur J Histochem, 58(1), p.47-51, 2014.

Rezumat:

The immunoexpression profile of matrix metalloproteinase-13 was investigated for the first time in dentin of human caries and healthy teeth. Twelve permanent premolars (10 caries and 2 sound) were decalcified in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and processed for embedding in paraffin wax. Sections 3-4 µm in thickness were cut and processed for immunohistochemistry. A mouse monoclonal anti-metalloproteinase-13 antibody was used for localisation using an immunoperoxidase technique. Dentinal immunoreactivity was detected in all teeth; it was weak in sound teeth and strong close to the caries area. These in vivo findings suggest a role for metalloproteinase-13 in the development and progression of adult human dental tissue disorders.

Cuvinte cheie: MMP-13, dentin, human teeth

URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/corehtml/query/egifs/http:--www.ejh.it-public-ejh_linkout.gif