Impact of Melatonin on RAW264.7 Macrophages during Mechanical Strain

Impact of Melatonin on RAW264.7 Macrophages during Mechanical Strain

The concentration of melatonin is elevated during the night when patients mainly wear removable orthodontic appliances. Next to periodontal ligament fibroblasts and osteoblasts, macrophages react to mechanical strain with an increased expression of inflammatory mediators. Here, we investigated the i...

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Main Authors: Eva Paddenberg, Anne Forneck, Matthias Widbiller, Martyna Smeda, Jonathan Jantsch, Peter Proff, Christian Kirschneck, Agnes Schröder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
macrophages
inflammation
melatonin
mechanical strain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/21/13397

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