Maria Warwas 1 , Urszula Kaczmarek , Krzysztof Gołąb
1. Katedra i Zakład Biochemii Farmaceutycznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny we Wrocławiu
Published: 2000-11-15
GICID: 01.3001.0000.3316
Available language versions: en
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 2000; 54 (6)
Abstract
The paper presents a review of results concerning the role of host cysteine proteases, especially cathepsin B and cystatins in periodontal pathogenesis. Special attention was paid to the potential use of those biochemical parameters as biomarkers of periodontal disease activity.