Melatonin is an indoleamine with the chemical name N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine and is
found in animals, plants, and bacteria. It has endocrine properties in both animals and …

Melatonin is a fascinating molecule that has captured the imagination of many scientists
since its discovery in 1958. In recent times, the focus has changed from investigating its …

Melatonin is a methoxyindole that, under normal environmental conditions, is synthesized
and secreted principally by the pineal gland at night. The endogenous rhythm of secretion is …

This book presents the basic concepts of melatonin action at a cellular level to immediate
applications in clinical medicine. It examines how the perception of melatonin's …

Melatonin is a hormone produced mainly by the pineal gland in most vertebrate species,
including humans. Recent metabolic, receptor and functional studies created a picture of the …

Melatonin has a reportedly beneficial effect in the treatment of numerous disorders. While it
is not certain what the most important primary mechanism of melatonin's actions is, its …

Melatonin is a powerful hormone and antioxidant with numerous effects on the metabolism
and the health of humans. Available as a dietary supplement in the United States since …

Melatonin, the pineal neurohormone, is a pleiotropic molecule acting in the center of the
integrative molecular mechanisms of the organism, based on interconnections of the …

Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule and widely distributed in nature, with functional activity
occurring in unicellular organisms, plants, fungi and animals. In most vertebrates, including …

During the last 20 years, numerous clinical trials have examined the therapeutic usefulness
of melatonin in different fields of medicine. The objective of this article is to review, in depth …