Cuzzocrea S, Zingarelli B, Gilad E, Hake P, Salzman AL, Szabó C. Protective effect of
melatonin in carrageenan‐induced models of local inflammation: Relationship to its …

Study Objectives: Melatonin is an important neurohormone, which mediates circadian
rhythms and the sleep cycle. As such, it is a popular and readily available supplement for the …

Melatonin was found to be a potent free radical scavenger in 1993. Since then over 800
publications have directly or indirectly confirmed this observation. Melatonin scavenges a …

The interaction between the brain and the immune system is essential for the adaptive
response of an organism against environmental challenges. In this context, the pineal …

Gastric hyperacidity and ulceration of the stomach mucosa due to various factors are serious
health problems of global concern. Although the mechanism of acid secretion from the …

Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland. To date, melatonin is known to
regulate the sleep cycle by controlling the circadian rhythm. However, recent advances in …

Melatonin is a highly conserved molecule that not only exists in animals, but also is present
in bacteria, unicellular organisms and in plants. Since melatonin is an antioxidant, in plants …

This review summarizes the metabolism, secretion, regulation and sites of action of
melatonin. An updated description of the melatonin receptors, including their signal …

Melatonin is a product of the amino acid tryptophan in the pineal gland. Once synthesized,
the specific mechanisms governing the release of melatonin from the pineal gland and its …

Melatonin, the chief hormone of the pineal gland in vertebrates, is widely distributed in the
animal kingdom. Among many functions, melatonin synchronizes circadian and circannual …