Fig. 3
From: MMP-2 salivary activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Levels of HbA1c negatively correlate with the activity of MMP-2 and TIMP-1 in WSS. a There was a higher percentage of HbA1c in increased Severe Periodontitis in comparison to that of healthy individuals (*p < 0.05). b The total count of polymorphonuclear cells increased in patients with HbA1c > 8% compared with that of patients with good control < 5.9% (*p < 0.05). c Activity of proMMP2 and MMP-2 decreased in the WSS of patients with a higher percentage of HbA1c (> 8%) compared to that of patients with good glycemic control (< 5.9) *p < 0.05. d TIMP-1 in the WSS of patients with T2DM compared with that of patients with different percentages of HbA1c (*p < 0.05)