The expression of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) in the compression area during orthodontic relapse.

CONCLUSION: EMMPRIN was highly expressed on the pressure side during the orthodontic tooth relapse, which could be involved in osteoclastogenesis and alveolar bone resorption in association with RANKL and VEGF expression.
PMID: 31298690 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - July 11, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Xia L, Li H, Wang S, Al-Balaa M, Liu W, Hua X Tags: Eur J Orthod Source Type: research