[HTML][HTML] Melatonin and 5-fluorouracil combination chemotherapy: opportunities and efficacy in cancer therapy

A Mafi, M Rezaee, N Hedayati, SD Hogan… - Cell Communication and …, 2023 - Springer
Combined chemotherapy is a treatment method based on the simultaneous use of two or
more therapeutic agents; it is frequently necessary to produce a more effective treatment for …

[HTML][HTML] Melatonin: facts, extrapolations and clinical trials

JA Boutin, DJ Kennaway, R Jockers - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Chronotherapy: circadian rhythms and their influence in cancer therapy

A Amiama-Roig, EM Verdugo-Sivianes, A Carnero… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Living organisms present rhythmic fluctuations every 24 h in their behavior
and metabolism to anticipate changes in the environment. These fluctuations are controlled …

[HTML][HTML] The importance of natural antioxidants in female reproduction

J Vašková, Z Klepcová, I Špaková, P Urdzík, J Štofilová… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress (OS) has an important role in female reproduction, whether it is ovulation,
endometrium decidualization, menstruation, oocyte fertilization, or development …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the mechanism of action of melatonin, which induces ROS production in cancer cells

J Florido, C Rodriguez-Santana, L Martinez-Ruiz… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) constitute a group of highly reactive molecules that have
evolved as regulators of important signaling pathways. In this context, tumor cells have an …

[HTML][HTML] Role of natural and synthetic compounds in modulating NRF2/KEAP1 signaling pathway in prostate cancer

G Tossetta, S Fantone, D Marzioni, R Mazzucchelli - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Several studies showed that oxidative stress is involved in cancer
occurrence, development, progression chemoresistance and radio resistance. The nuclear …

[HTML][HTML] Role of melatonin in cancer: effect on clock genes

C Rodríguez-Santana, J Florido… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The circadian clock is a regulatory system, with a periodicity of approximately 24 h, that
generates rhythmic changes in many physiological processes. Increasing evidence links …

Antitumor effect of melatonin on breast cancer in experimental models: A systematic review

PIR Franco, JR do Carmo Neto, AC Milhomem… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2023 - Elsevier
Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant neoplasm in females. While conventional
treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are available, they are highly invasive …

Melatonin regulates endoplasmic reticulum stress in diverse pathophysiological contexts: A comprehensive mechanistic review

LG de Almeida Chuffa, FRF Seiva… - Journal of Cellular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is crucial for protein quality control, and disruptions in its
function can lead to various diseases. ER stress triggers an adaptive response called the …

Melatonin regulates cancer migration and stemness and enhances the anti‐tumour effect of cisplatin

L Cheng, S Li, K He, Y Kang, T Li, C Li… - Journal of cellular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Melatonin, a lipophilic hormone released from the pineal gland, has oncostatic effects on
various types of cancers. However, its cancer treatment potential needs to be improved by …