ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical biotechnology2025
Significant Interaction between Melatonin and Titanium Bone Implants: Available Evidence and Future Research Directions.
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Abstract
The trend in the incidence rate of bone fractures has been upward and as a result, the burden associated with orthopedic fractures has increased significantly. Titanium (Ti) implants are considered a preferred method of managing long bone fractures. However, no benefit comes without some downside, and using Ti implants is associated with several complications. In this respect, it was observed that in bones, Ti can disrupt the bone healing process by disturbing the balance of osteoclast and osteoblast activation and also increasing the production of inflammatory cytokines. Melatonin is a widely-acting molecule that possesses strong anti-oxidant features. This molecule reinforces mineral density and improves bone formation processes. In this review, we focused on the protective effect of melatonin in mitigating the Ti-related complications.
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