A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Can quaternary ammonium methacrylates inhibit matrix MMPs and cathepsins?
Authors: Tezvergil-Mutluay A, Agee KA, Mazzoni A, Carvalho RM, Carrilho M, Tersariol IL, Nascimento FD, Imazato S, Tjaderhane L, Breschi L, Tay FR, Pashley DH
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD
Publication year: 2015
Journal: Dental Materials
Journal name in source: DENTAL MATERIALS
Journal acronym: DENT MATER
Volume: 31
Issue: 2
First page : E25
Last page: E32
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 0109-5641
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2014.10.006
Significance. CTX seems to be released from dentin matrix only by cathepsin K. MMPs and cathepsin K and B may all contribute to matrix degradation. (C) 2014 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.