›› 2015, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (10): 881-884.

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Cathepsin K and stomatognathic diseases

  

  • Received:2015-04-20 Revised:2015-06-10 Online:2015-10-28 Published:2015-10-27
  • Contact: Li-Zhen YI E-mail:2273195314@qq.com

Abstract:  Cathepsin K(CTSK) was once regarded as a collagenase specifically expressed by osteoclasts and played an important rolein bone resorption. However, more and more research found that CTSK was expressed in more extensive cells, tissues and organs. It may not only participate in regulating human physiological activity, but also be closely related to a variety of diseases. This paper reviewed the research progress on the role of CTSK in stomatognathic diseases includingperiodontitis, peri-implantitis, tooth movement, oral and maxillofacial tumor, root resorption and peri-apical disease.

Key words: Cathepsin K, Pycnodysostosis, Periodontitis, Tooth movement, Root resorption, Periapical diseases

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