Melatonin protects human nucleus pulposus cells from pyroptosis by regulating Nrf2 via melatonin membrane receptors

Aims: This study was performed to explore the effect of melatonin on pyroptosis in nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) and the underlying mechanism of that effect. Methods: This experiment included three patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation who failed conservative treatment. Nucleus pulposus t...

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Main Authors: Zhibiao Bai, Zeyu Shou, Kai Hu, Jiahuan Yu, Hongming Meng, Chun Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2023-03-01
Series:Bone & Joint Research
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Online Access:https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2046-3758.123.BJR-2022-0199.R1