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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-2-11
pubmed:abstractText
The molecular events that underlie degenerative temporomandibular joint diseases are poorly understood. Recent studies have provided evidence that a variety of molecular species, including cytokines, matrix degrading enzymes, neuropeptides, and arachidonic acid catabolites may be involved. This paper advances the theory that mechanical stresses lead to the accumulation of damaging free radicals in affected articular tissues of susceptible individuals. This condition is called oxidative stress. The authors postulate mechanisms that may be involved in the production of free radicals in the temporomandibular joint and in the subsequent induction of molecular events that may amplify damage of articular tissues initiated by free radicals. If the proposed model is correct, then future therapeutic strategies directed at the control of oxidative stress could be effective in the management of degenerative temporomandibular joint diseases.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0278-2391
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
56
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
214-23
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Oxidative stress and degenerative temporomandibular joint disease: a proposed hypothesis.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7903, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't