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    • Cáceres, Mónica; Hidalgo Acosta, Rodrigo; Sanz, Antonio; Martínez, Jorge; Riera, Paula; Smith, Patricio C. (AMER ACAD PERIODONTOLOGY, 2008-04)
      Background: Platelet-rich plasma is a blood-derived fraction that contains a high concentration of platelets and growth factors. It was proposed that the use of this platelet concentrate stimulates tissue repair. However, ...
    • Oyarzún, A.; Arancibia, R.; Hidalgo Acosta, Rodrigo; Peñafiel, C.; Cáceres, M.; González, M. J.; Martínez, J.; Smith, P. C. (John Wiley, 2010)
      OBJECTIVES: Periodontal disease is characterized by an increased collagen metabolism. Although membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) plays a critical role in collagen degradation, its involvement in human ...