Tetracyclines inhibit tissue collagenase activity. A new mechanism in the treatment of periodontal disease

J Periodontal Res. 1984 Nov;19(6):651-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.1984.tb01334.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Connective Tissue / enzymology
  • Humans
  • Microbial Collagenase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Periodontal Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Periodontal Diseases / enzymology
  • Periodontal Pocket / drug therapy
  • Periodontal Pocket / enzymology
  • Periodontium / enzymology*
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Tetracyclines / pharmacology*
  • Tetracyclines / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Tetracyclines
  • Microbial Collagenase