Levels of matrix metalloproteinases‐8 and ‐9 with simultaneous presence of periodontal pathogens in gingival crevicular fluid as well as matrix metalloproteinase‐9 and cholesterol in blood

Abstract

Specific periodontal microorganisms appeared to induce host response, with increased release of MMP-8 and MMP-9 in gingival pockets as well as of MMP-9 in plasma, possibly triggering its up-regulation in blood.