OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and/or aggrecanase
in synovial fluid can be used as biochemical markers in the diagnosis of internal …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not matrix metalloproteinases
(MMPs) in synovial fluid are helpful in the biochemical diagnosis of temporomandibular joint …

Objectives: The first objective of this study was to verify the presence of and identify the
molecular forms of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), including collagenases (MMP-1, MMP …

Objectives: To determine whether or not aggrecanase in synovial fluid can be used as a
biochemical marker in the diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD). Materials …

Objective: To evaluate whether the high expression of metalloproteinases observed in the
temporomandibular joint can be considered as an indicator of degenerative disease …

Proteolytic enzymes with gelatinolytic activity in the synovial fluid (SF) of temporomandibular
joint (TMJ) arthropathies were assayed by gelatinimpregnated gel enzymography. SF …

Aims: Imbalance between matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors (TIMPs)
may be involved in the breakdown of anicular cartilage matrix of the temporomandibular …

Recent studies on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders have suggested that matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs) are closely involved in the pathophysiological progression of the …

Purpose Matrix metalloproteases (MMP s) are tissue‐remodeling enzymes that function
during the remodeling process, such as in immune‐inflammatory diseases. Metalloprotease …

Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐2 is expressed in osteoarthritic cartilage and synovial fluid
and is thought to be involved in the degradation of cartilage extracellular matrix. However …