MESNA Injection for TMJ Internal Derangement

Summary

The pathogenesis of temporomandibular disorders focusing on the biochemistry of the synovial fluid in various stages of temporomandibular joint disease. The role of inflammation has been investigated and proposed as an underlying mechanism of pain and dysfunction of temporomandibular joint. MESNA (sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate) was approved several years ago and marketed in several formulations as a mucolytic agent in the respiratory field, since it breaks the disulfide bonds between polypeptide chains of mucus. The tissue distribution of MESNA is negligible, and the elimination of the substance is rapidly and completely achieved by kidney

Timeline

Start

2023-03-01

Primary completion

2024-03-10

Completion

2024-03-10

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