Melatonin and health: insights of melatonin action, biological functions, and associated disorders
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 …
living organisms. In human beings, pineal gland is the major site for melatonin production …
Melatonin as an antioxidant: under promises but over delivers
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 …
number of circumstances. It achieves this action via a variety of means: direct detoxification …
Melatonin as a hormone: new physiological and clinical insights
J Cipolla-Neto, FG Amaral - Endocrine reviews, 2018 - academic.oup.com
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 …
humans. In vertebrates, besides being produced in peripheral tissues and acting as an …
Melatonin as a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant: one of evolution's best ideas
Melatonin is an ancient antioxidant. After its initial development in bacteria, it has been
retained throughout evolution such that it may be or may have been present in every species …
retained throughout evolution such that it may be or may have been present in every species …
Mitochondria: central organelles for melatonin′ s antioxidant and anti-aging actions
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 …
oxidative stress burden of aging cells or cells exposed to toxins. Oxidative damage is a …
Melatonin: an ancient molecule that makes oxygen metabolically tolerable
Melatonin is remarkably functionally diverse with actions as a free radical scavenger and
antioxidant, circadian rhythm regulator, anti‐inflammatory and immunoregulating molecule …
antioxidant, circadian rhythm regulator, anti‐inflammatory and immunoregulating molecule …
Melatonin, a full service anti-cancer agent: inhibition of initiation, progression and metastasis
There is highly credible evidence that melatonin mitigates cancer at the initiation,
progression and metastasis phases. In many cases, the molecular mechanisms …
progression and metastasis phases. In many cases, the molecular mechanisms …
Melatonin as a potent and inducible endogenous antioxidant: synthesis and metabolism
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 …
all or all organisms. Its synthetic pathway depends on the species in which it is measured …
Melatonin and its metabolites vs oxidative stress: From individual actions to collective protection
Oxidative stress (OS) represents a threat to the chemical integrity of biomolecules including
lipids, proteins, and DNA. The associated molecular damage frequently results in serious …
lipids, proteins, and DNA. The associated molecular damage frequently results in serious …
Melatonin: a mitochondrial targeting molecule involving mitochondrial protection and dynamics
Melatonin has been speculated to be mainly synthesized by mitochondria. This speculation
is supported by the recent discovery that aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase/serotonin N …
is supported by the recent discovery that aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase/serotonin N …