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They are classified into collagenases, gelatinases, stromelysin, matrilysin, and membrane types. MMPs, particularly MMP-2 and 9, contribute to gingival tissue breakdown in periodontitis. The study uses Graph Attention Network (GAT) to predict drug-gene associations for MMP-9 in host modulation, a crucial aspect of disease diagnosis, prognosis, targeted therapies, personalized medicine, and mechanistic studies. This approach can optimize treatment outcomes and minimize side effects, contributing to precision medicine.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data on drugs and genes associated with MMP-9 were retrieved using probes and drugs, and 1898 drug-gene interactions were studied. Data were cleaned for missing values, and graph data were prepared using nodes, gene names, and edges. 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