Tooth eruption involves extensive degradation and reorganization of extracellular matrix
(ECM) components. It is not known how ECM-degrading enzymes are coordinated with each …

Odontogenesis involves a complex series of processes including epithelial-mesenchymal
interactions, morphogenesis, differentiation, fibrillogenesis, and mineralization. Extracellular …

Previous studies have demonstrated that (at least) matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2,8,9,
14 and20 are expressed by human odontoblasts. Here, we analysed the expression of 19 …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been expressed during root development and
periodontal tissue formation, whereas it is not known if these MMP molecules are …

The gene expression and protein distribution of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2,9,
membrane type1 MMP (MT1MMP), as well as of TIMP1,2, and3 were analyzed during …

Introduction: Tooth development results from a highly coordinated epithelial-mesenchyme
interaction in which mesenchyme cells originate the dental papilla and dental follicle, while …

Orthodontic tooth movement progresses by a combination of periodontal ligament (PDL)
tissue and alveolar bone remodeling processes. Besides the remodeling of alveolar bone …

Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) possess multiple functions, in addition to
their matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitory activity. The continuously growing incisor of …

The present study was designed to investigate mRNA expression of matrix
metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) and MMP-13 in forming periodontium during tooth eruption in …

Organotypic cultures of embryonic mouse tooth germs were used to investigate the
developmental expression and roles of MMPs in the formation and mineralization of dentin …