Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that
degrade various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically, MMPs have a …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases
responsible for tissue remodeling and degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins …

Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9, one of the most widely investigated MMPs, regulates
pathological remodeling processes that involve inflammation and fibrosis in cardiovascular …

Aims Because low-grade inflammation may play a role in the pathogenesis of coronary heart
disease (CHD), and pro-inflammatory cytokines govern inflammatory cascades, this study …

Aim: To critically appraise recent research into associations between periodontal disease
and systemic diseases and conditions specifically respiratory disease, chronic kidney …

Matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) belongs to the MMP family and has been widely
investigated. Excessive MMP‐9 expression can enhance extracellular matrix degradation …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, accounting for 600,000 deaths each
year in the United States. In addition, heart failure accounts for 37% of health care spending …

Matrix metalloproteinase‐8 is a promising candidate biomarker for oral fluid (gingival
crevicular fluid, peri‐implant sulcular fluid and saliva) and mouthrinse chair‐side/point‐of …

Atherosclerosis underlies most cardiovascular diseases, and is accepted as a primary cause
of mortality worldwide. Proteases have been implicated in the development and progression …

echocardiogram) may be expected to facilitate the identification of patients with chest pain of
an ischemic etiology (angina). In a patient presenting to the emergency department with …