Green tea catechin inhibits the activity and neutrophil release of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9.

Green tea (; lǜ chá) extracts have been shown to possess anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in various cell types. Green tea extract (GTX) has been shown to significantly inhibit the activity of collagenase-3 (matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13)) . MMPs, such as MMP-9, are known to be involved in many inflammatory diseases including periodontal disease.

Scholarly publication practices of Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared nurses.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates are expected to contribute to nursing knowledge through empirically based studies testing the effectiveness of practice approaches that ultimately benefit patients and health care systems. This article describes publication practices of DNP graduates in the scholarly literature. Published studies (2005 to 2012) with at least one author with a DNP degree were identified.