Melatonin is ubiquitous molecule with wide distribution in nature and is produced by many
living organisms. In human beings, pineal gland is the major site for melatonin production …

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 …

There is a growing consensus that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of
melatonin are of great importance in preserving the body functions and homeostasis, with …

Insects around the world are rapidly declining. Concerns over what this loss means for food
security and ecological communities have compelled a growing number of researchers to …

Melatonin is uncommonly effective in reducing oxidative stress under a remarkably large
number of circumstances. It achieves this action via a variety of means: direct detoxification …

Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule present in almost every live being from bacteria to
humans. In vertebrates, besides being produced in peripheral tissues and acting as an …

The nighttime environment of much of Earth is being changed rapidly by the introduction of
artificial lighting. While data on spatial and temporal variation in the intensity of artificial …

Melatonin is remarkably functionally diverse with actions as a free radical scavenger and
antioxidant, circadian rhythm regulator, anti‐inflammatory and immunoregulating molecule …

Melatonin, along with its metabolites, have long been known to significantly reduce the
oxidative stress burden of aging cells or cells exposed to toxins. Oxidative damage is a …

Melatonin is a tryptophan-derived molecule with pleiotropic activities. It is present in almost
all or all organisms. Its synthetic pathway depends on the species in which it is measured …