[HTML][HTML] Protective role of melatonin and its metabolites in skin aging
G Bocheva, RM Slominski, Z Janjetovic, TK Kim… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The skin, being the largest organ in the human body, is exposed to the environment and
suffers from both intrinsic and extrinsic aging factors. The skin aging process is …
suffers from both intrinsic and extrinsic aging factors. The skin aging process is …
[HTML][HTML] Melatonin and phytomelatonin: Chemistry, biosynthesis, metabolism, distribution and bioactivity in plants and animals—An overview
Melatonin is a ubiquitous indolamine, largely investigated for its key role in the regulation of
several physiological processes in both animals and plants. In the last century, it was …
several physiological processes in both animals and plants. In the last century, it was …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] 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 well‐documented antioxidant with conditional pro‐oxidant actions
HM Zhang, Y Zhang - Journal of pineal research, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Melatonin (N‐acetyl‐5‐methoxytryptamine), an indoleamine produced in many
organs including the pineal gland, was initially characterized as a hormone primarily …
organs including the pineal gland, was initially characterized as a hormone primarily …
[HTML][HTML] Melatonin: a versatile protector against oxidative DNA damage
Oxidative damage to DNA has important implications for human health and has been
identified as a key factor in the onset and development of numerous diseases. Thus, it is …
identified as a key factor in the onset and development of numerous diseases. Thus, it is …
[HTML][HTML] Mitochondria: the birth place, battle ground and the site of melatonin metabolism in cells
It was a surprising discovery when mitochondria, as the power houses of cells, were also
found to synthesize the potent mitochondrial targeted antioxidant, melatonin. The melatonin …
found to synthesize the potent mitochondrial targeted antioxidant, melatonin. The melatonin …
On the free radical scavenging activities of melatonin's metabolites, AFMK and AMK
The reactions of N 1‐acetyl‐N 2‐formyl‐5‐methoxykynuramine (AFMK) and N 1‐acetyl‐5‐
methoxykynuramine (AMK) with• OH,• OOH, and• OOCC l3 radicals have been studied using …
methoxykynuramine (AMK) with• OH,• OOH, and• OOCC l3 radicals have been studied using …
Melatonin as a natural ally against oxidative stress: a physicochemical examination
Oxidative stress has been proven to be related to the onset of a large number of health
disorders. This chemical stress is triggered by an excess of free radicals, which are …
disorders. This chemical stress is triggered by an excess of free radicals, which are …