[HTML][HTML] Melatonin and the ovary: physiological and pathophysiological implications

H Tamura, Y Nakamura, A Korkmaz, LC Manchester… - Fertility and sterility, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the role of melatonin in the physiology and pathophysiology of
the ovary. DESIGN: Review of literature. SETTING: University Health Science Center …

The crosstalk between melatonin and sex steroid hormones

J Cipolla-Neto, FG Amaral, JM Soares Jr… - …, 2022 - karger.com
Melatonin, an indolamine mainly released from the pineal gland, is associated with many
biological functions, namely, the modulation of circadian and seasonal rhythms, sleep …

[HTML][HTML] Melatonin protects mouse granulosa cells against oxidative damage by inhibiting FOXO1-mediated autophagy: Implication of an antioxidation-independent …

M Shen, Y Cao, Y Jiang, Y Wei, H Liu - Redox biology, 2018 - Elsevier
Oxidative stress has been described as a prime driver of granulosa cell (GCs) death during
follicular atresia. Increasing evidence suggests potential roles of melatonin in protecting …

Melatonin reduces LH, 17 beta-estradiol and induces differential regulation of sex steroid receptors in reproductive tissues during rat ovulation

LG A Chuffa, FRF Seiva, WJ Fávaro… - Reproductive Biology …, 2011 - Springer
Background Melatonin is associated with direct or indirect actions upon female reproductive
function. However, its effects on sex hormones and steroid receptors during ovulation are …

Research progress on the role of melatonin and its receptors in animal reproduction: A comprehensive review

HS Talpur, IB Chandio, RD Brohi… - … in domestic animals, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Contents Melatonin and its receptors play a crucial role in the regulation of the animal
reproductive process, primarily in follicular development. However, the role that melatonin …

[HTML][HTML] Melatonin alleviates ovarian function damage and oxidative stress induced by dexamethasone in the laying hens through FOXO1 signaling pathway

K Bai, E Hao, C Huang, Q Yue, DH Wang, L Shi… - Poultry Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Oxidative stress can trigger follicular atresia, and decrease follicles quantity in each
development stage, thereby alleviating reproductive activity. The induction of oxidative …

[HTML][HTML] The reduction in circulating melatonin level may contribute to the pathogenesis of ovarian cancer: a retrospective study

M Zhao, J Wan, K Zeng, M Tong, AC Lee, J Ding… - Journal of …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Ovarian cancer is the third most common gynaecological malignancy. Changes in circadian
rhythms such as bright light exposure may affect female reproductive physiology. Night shift …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of melatonin on the endometrial morphology and embryo implantation in rats

EL Dair, RS Simoes, MJ Simões, LRG Romeu… - Fertility and sterility, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of melatonin on rat endometrium morphology and
embryo implantation. DESIGN: Experimental study. SETTING: Federal University of São …

Melatonin reduces oxidative damage in mouse granulosa cells via restraining JNK-dependent autophagy

Y Cao, M Shen, Y Jiang, S Sun, H Liu - Reproduction, 2018 - rep.bioscientifica.com
Oxidative stress-induced granulosa cell (GCs) injury is believed to be a common trigger for
follicular atresia. Emerging evidence indicates that excessive autophagy occurs in …

Effects of melatonin administration on embryo implantation and offspring growth in mice under different schedules of photoperiodic exposure

L Zhang, Z Zhang, F Wang, X Tian, P Ji… - Reproductive Biology and …, 2017 - Springer
Background Embryo implantation is crucial for animal reproduction. Unsuccessful embryo
implantation leads to pregnancy failure, especially in human-assisted conception …