[HTML][HTML] Melatonin synthesis and function: evolutionary history in animals and plants

D Zhao, Y Yu, Z Zhao, R Sharma… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Melatonin is an ancient molecule that can be traced back to the origin of life. Melatonin's
initial function was likely that as a free radical scavenger. Melatonin presumably evolved in …

Melatonin-mediated abiotic stress tolerance in plants

W Zeng, S Mostafa, Z Lu, B Jin - Frontiers in plant science, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Melatonin is a multi-functional molecule that is ubiquitous in all living organisms. Melatonin
performs essential roles in plant stress tolerance; its application can reduce the harmful …

Melatonin suppresses ferroptosis induced by high glucose via activation of the Nrf2/HO‐1 signaling pathway in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis

H Ma, X Wang, W Zhang, H Li, W Zhao… - Oxidative medicine …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Ferroptosis is recently identified, an iron‐and reactive oxygen species‐(ROS‐) dependent
form of regulated cell death. This study was designed to determine the existence of …

Iron metabolism and ferroptosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus and complications: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities

R Miao, X Fang, Y Zhang, J Wei, Y Zhang… - Cell Death & Disease, 2023 - nature.com
The maintenance of iron homeostasis is essential for proper endocrine function. A growing
body of evidence suggests that iron imbalance is a key factor in the development of several …

Melatonin and calcium function synergistically to promote the resilience through ROS metabolism under arsenic-induced stress

MH Siddiqui, S Alamri, MN Khan, FJ Corpas… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
The interplay between melatonin (Mel) and calcium (Ca 2+) in enhancing tolerance to
metalloid toxicity and underlying physiological and biochemical mechanisms of this …

Melatonin metabolism, signaling and possible roles in plants

K Back - The Plant Journal, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Melatonin is a multifunctional biomolecule found in both animals and plants. In this review,
the biosynthesis, levels, signaling, and possible roles of melatonin and its metabolites in …

Mechanistic insights on melatonin-mediated plant growth regulation and hormonal cross-talk process in solanaceous vegetables

MA Altaf, N Sharma, J Singh, MK Samota… - Scientia …, 2023 - Elsevier
In horticultural crop production, the use of plant growth regulators has become a common
practice for improvement of produce quality and mitigation of abiotic and biotic stresses. In …

Mechanisms of melatonin in obesity: a review

Q Guan, Z Wang, J Cao, Y Dong, Y Chen - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Obesity and its complications have become a prominent global public health problem that
severely threatens human health. Melatonin, originally known as an effective antioxidant, is …

Melatonin as master regulator in plant growth, development and stress alleviator for sustainable agricultural production: current status and future perspectives

K Nawaz, R Chaudhary, A Sarwar, B Ahmad, A Gul… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Melatonin, a multifunctional signaling molecule, is ubiquitously distributed in different parts
of a plant and responsible for stimulating several physiochemical responses against …

Phytomelatonin: an emerging regulator of plant biotic stress resistance

D Zhao, H Wang, S Chen, D Yu, RJ Reiter - Trends in Plant Science, 2021 - cell.com
Melatonin has diverse functions in plant development and stress tolerance, with recent
evidence showing a beneficial role in plant biotic stress tolerance. It has been hypothesized …