MMP3 and TIMP1 variants contribute to chronic periodontitis and may be implicated in disease progression

Ariadne Letra, Renato Silva, Ryan J. Rylands, Elcia Maria Varize Silveira, Ana Paula de Souza, S. Wendell, Gustavo Pompermaier Garlet, Alexandre R. Vieira

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2012 · 49 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

Our results further support a role for variations in MMP3 in chronic periodontitis and report a novel association with TIMP1. These genes may be considered additional candidate genes for chronic periodontitis.

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