Antimicrobial Peptides and Biomarkers Induced by Ultraviolet Irradiation Have the Potential to Reduce Endodontic Inflammation and Facilitate Tissue Healing.

Kimberly A MorioRobert H SternowskiErliang Zeng Kim A Brogden

Published in: Pharmaceutics (2022)

UV irradiation activates and inhibits cellular pathways and immune functions. These results suggested that UV irradiation can activate innate and adaptive immune responses, which may supplement endodontic procedures to reduce infection, inflammation, and pain and assist tissues to heal.

Keyphrases

immune response
oxidative stress
chronic pain
radiation induced
gene expression
pain management
neuropathic pain
dendritic cells
climate change