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The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Periodontal Disease

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  • Vittorio Checchi

    (Unit of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Tatjana Maravic

    (DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40100 Bologna, Italy)

  • Pierantonio Bellini

    (Unit of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Luigi Generali

    (Unit of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Ugo Consolo

    (Unit of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Transplant Surgery, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine Relevance, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Lorenzo Breschi

    (DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40100 Bologna, Italy)

  • Annalisa Mazzoni

    (DIBINEM, University of Bologna, 40100 Bologna, Italy)

Abstract

This review provides a detailed description of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), focusing on those that are known to have critical roles in bone and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory process initiated by anaerobic bacteria, which promote the host immune response in the form of a complex network of molecular pathways involving proinflammatory mediators such as cytokines, growth factors, and MMPs. MMPs are a family of 23 endopeptidases, collectively capable of degrading virtually all extracellular matrix (ECM) components. This study critically discusses the available research concerning the involvement of the MMPs in periodontal disease development and progression and presents possible therapeutic strategies. MMPs participate in morphogenesis, physiological tissue turnover, and pathological tissue destruction. Alterations in the regulation of MMP activity are implicated in the manifestation of oral diseases, and MMPs comprise the most important pathway in tissue destruction associated with periodontal disease. MMPs can be considered a risk factor for periodontal disease, and measurements of MMP levels may be useful markers for early detection of periodontitis and as a tool to assess prognostic follow-ups. Detection and inhibition of MMPs could, therefore, be useful in periodontal disease prevention or be an essential part of periodontal disease therapy, which, considering the huge incidence of the disease, may greatly improve oral health globally.

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  • Vittorio Checchi & Tatjana Maravic & Pierantonio Bellini & Luigi Generali & Ugo Consolo & Lorenzo Breschi & Annalisa Mazzoni, 2020. "The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Periodontal Disease," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-13, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:14:p:4923-:d:382047
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    1. Luciene Cristina Figueiredo & Bruno Bueno-Silva & Cristiana Fernandes Plutarco Nogueira & Leonardo Carneiro Valadares & Katia Marina Morilla Garcia & Givelton Coimbra da Luz Filho & Luciano Milanello , 2020. "Levels of Gene Expression of Immunological Biomarkers in Peri-Implant and Periodontal Tissues," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(23), pages 1-9, December.

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