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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/21/13397 |