Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP)-20 and Potential Interaction with Dentin Sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) in Human Major Salivary Glands

This report reinforces our earlier suggestion that the SIBLING–MMP complexes may be involved in the turnover of extracellular proteins damaged by oxidation byproducts in metabolically active duct epithelial systems.

Source: Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry - June 25, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Koli, K., Saxena, G., Ogbureke, K. U. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research