Amalgam fillings associated with increased matrix metalloproteinase 9 levels in human saliva

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2005 Jul;19(4):509-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2004.01149.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Dental Amalgam / pharmacology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus, Oral*
  • Male
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 / biosynthesis
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 / drug effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Saliva / metabolism

Substances

  • Dental Amalgam
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 9