Localization of melatonin and its receptors (melatonin 1a and 1b receptors) in the mouse inner ear.
Conclusion and significance: The present findings show that melatonin and its receptors (MT1a and MT1b) are present in the inner ear, thus supporting the hypothesis that melatonin plays a physiological role in the inner ear.
PMID: 31561736 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takumida M, Anniko M Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research