Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5638080 | Archives of Oral Biology | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Increased levels of AANAT, melatonin, and MT1 in the inflamed oral mucosal tissue of OLP patients imply that chronic inflammation may induce the local biosynthesis of melatonin via AANAT, and may enhance the action of melatonin via MT1.
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Authors
Kirawut Luengtrakoon, Worraned Wannakasemsuk, Vilasinee Vichitrananda, Poramaporn Klanrit, Doosadee Hormdee, Rajda Noisombut, Ponlatham Chaiyarit,