Activity of Arginine Aminopeptidases and Phosphatases in Inflamed Palatal Mucosa in Denture Stomatitis: A Histochemical and Biochemical Study

Abstract
Aminopeptidase and phosphatase activity of denture stomatitis mucosa was studied histochemically and biochemically. Stomatitis clearly increased the activity of these enzymes. An enzyme resembling the chloride-activated aminopeptidase B, usually involved in inflammatory processes, was recognized in the inflamed tissue in higher concentrations than in the control tissue.