Immunohistochemical analysis of the gingiva with periodontitis of type I plasminogen deficiency compared to gingiva with gingivitis and periodontitis and healthy gingiva

Waschulewski I. K., Gokbuget A. Y., Christiansen N. M., Ziegler M., Schuster V., Wahl G., ...More

ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY, vol.72, pp.75-86, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 72
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2016.07.013
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.75-86
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Type I plasminogen deficiency (Plgdef) is an uncommon chronic inflammation of mucous membranes. Gingival enlargements usually proceed with progressive periodontal destruction and tooth loss. Plasmin(ogen)-independent enzymatic mechanisms for fibrin clearance have already been discussed in the literature.