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...

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Main Authors: S Swarna Meenakshi, Sankari Malaiappan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2020;volume=31;issue=4;spage=593;epage=600;aulast=Meenakshi