This brief resume enumerates the multiple actions of melatonin as an antioxidant. This
indoleamine is produced in the vertebrate pineal gland, the retina and possibly some other …

Influenza is an infectious disease caused by an RNA virus that affects birds and mammals. It
is a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and economic loss worldwide. Under influenza A …

Oxygen is used by eukaryotic cells for metabolic transformations and energy production in
mitochondria. Under physiological conditions, there is a constant endogenous production of …

A growing number of reports demonstrate that a pro‐inflammatory and oxidative condition is
related to the pathogenesis and the progression of endotoxin‐induced septic shock and that …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is common inflammatory dermatosis, typically with chronic and
recurrent course, which significantly reduces the quality of life. Sleep disturbances are …

The role exerted by melatonin in human physiology has not been completely ascertained.
Melatonin levels have been measured in different physiopathological conditions, but the …

The immune system protects the body from infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, or
fungi. Once encountered with pathogens or antigens, the innate and adaptive arms of the …

Background Oxidative stress, defined as an imbalance between pro-oxidants and
neutralizing antioxidants within the body, is a growing public health concern. Oxidative …

Aging is a complex and progressive process that involves physiological and metabolic
deterioration in every organ and system. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most …

Melatonin is a small, highly conserved indole with numerous receptor-mediated and
receptor-independent actions. Receptor-dependent functions include circadian rhythm …