Role of melatonin in periodontal disease - A systematic review
Background and Aims: Melatonin is an indolamine that is primarily secreted by the pineal gland. It has immunomodulatory as well as antioxidant properties. It is a potent anti-oxidant that protects against inflammation and cellular damage caused by reactive oxygen species, also has potent angiogenic...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
|
Series: | Indian Journal of Dental Research |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2020;volume=31;issue=4;spage=593;epage=600;aulast=Meenakshi |