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Melatonin : A Novel Indolamine in Oral Health and Disease
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper attempts to summarise the findings accumulated within the last few years concerning the hormone of darkness “melatonin.” Based on its origin, from the pineal gland until recently it was portrayed exclusively as a hormone.
Due to its lipophilic nature, it is accessible to every cell.
Thus, in the classic sense it is a cell protector rather than a hormone.
Recent studies, by Claustrat et al.
(2005), detected few extrapineal sources of melatonin like retina, gastrointestinal tract, and salivary glands.
Due to these sources, research by Cutando et al.
(2007), is trying to explore the implications of melatonin in the oral cavity, in addition to its physiologic anti-oxidant, immunomodulatory and oncostatic functions at systemic level that may be receptor dependent or independent.
Recently, certain in vivo studies by Shimozuma et al.
(2011), detected the secretion of melatonin from salivary glands further emphasising its local activity.
Thus, within our confines the effects of melatonin in the mouth are reviewed, adding a note on therapeutic potentials of melatonin both systemically and orally.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chava, V. K.& Sirisha, K.. 2012. Melatonin : A Novel Indolamine in Oral Health and Disease. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chava, V. K.& Sirisha, K.. Melatonin : A Novel Indolamine in Oral Health and Disease. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chava, V. K.& Sirisha, K.. Melatonin : A Novel Indolamine in Oral Health and Disease. International Journal of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493221