Some characteristics of collagenase activity in gingival crevicular fluid and its relationship to gingival diseases in humans.
J Dent Res
; 55(6): 1049-57, 1976.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-187631
ABSTRACT
Collagenase activity in human gingival fluid was measured using a radioactive collagen fibril assay. The activity was positively correlated with the severity of gingival disease. The fluid collagenase seemed to be controlled by alpha 2-macroglobulin, based on its activation by NaSCN, and to be present solely in the extracellular fraction. Examination of the collagen breakdown products by acrylamide gel electrophoresis indicated that the fluid collagenase was of tissue rather than bacterial origin.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gingival Crevicular Fluid
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Microbial Collagenase
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Gingiva
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Gingivitis
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Dent Res
Year:
1976
Type:
Article