Reduction of Melatonin Level in Patients with Type II Diabetes and Periodontal Diseases

Reduction of Melatonin Level in Patients with Type II Diabetes and Periodontal Diseases

Background and aims. Melatonin is a circulating hormone that is mainly released from the pineal gland. It possesses antioxidant, free-radical scavenging, and immune-enhancing properties. A growing number of studies reveal a complex role for melatonin in influencing various diseases, including diabet...

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Main Authors: Hamidreza Abdolsamadi, Mohammad Taghi Goodarzi, Fatemeh Ahmadi Motemayel, Mina Jazaeri, Javad Feradmal, Mahdiyeh Zarabadi, Mostafa Hoseyni, Parviz Torkzaban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
Subjects:
Iran
melatonin
periodontal disease
saliva
type II diabetes
Online Access:http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/1162/406

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