Studies on Collagenase Activity in Gingival Tissue

Inhibition of a collagenase by the human gingival microbiota.

Interactions between the members of a complex indigenous microbiota could be critical determinants of the delicate biochemical balance between the cohabiting microorganisms and the tissues of their host, the status of which determines the relative states of health and disease (Dubos, 1954). The existence of such complex, but little understood, interrelationships in the oral cavity is evident (B...

Gingival Tissue and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, many changes take place in both systemic and local environments leading to a significant increase in the severity of gingivitis. In recent years, many studies have assessed the changes that occur within the gingival tissue during pregnancy and their potential impact on the foetus. Pregnancy is defined as a state that includes fertilization, implantation and embryonic and fetal...

IL-34 Expression in Gingival Fibroblasts, Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Gingival Tissue

The effect of altered function on gingival tissue.

COLLAGENASE ACTIVITY IN PREVOTELLA BIVIUS ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS WITH PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been considered to be the most prevalent infection found in sexually active women. BV is thought to play an important role in the premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm birth. Preterm delivery accounts for a substantial percentage of low birth weight infants and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Bacteroides and Prevotella species have been isolated f...