Polymerizable Matrix Metalloproteinases’ Inhibitors with Potential Application for Dental Restorations

Collagen cleavage by matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) is considered a major cause of dental resins long term failure. Most MMP inhibitors display significant toxicity and are unsuitable for dental resins’ applications. Here we report a study of a new class of inhibitors that display the unique propert...

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Main Authors: Helena Laronha, Inês Carpinteiro, Jaime Portugal, Ana Azul, Mário Polido, Krasimira T. Petrova, Madalena Salema-Oom, Isabel Barahona, Jorge Caldeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/4/366