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 …

Endogenous melatonin is synthesized from tryptophan via 5-hydroxytryptamine. It is
considered an indoleamine from a biochemical point of view because the melatonin …

The purpose of this systematic review is to access the current state of knowledge concerning
the role for melatonin in human pregnancy. Melatonin is a neuroendocrine hormone …

Newborns, and especially those delivered preterm, are probably more prone to oxidative
stress than individuals later in life. Also during pregnancy, increased oxygen demand …

Our objective was to evaluate the maternal‐fetal transfer of melatonin in pregnant women.
Serum melatonin concentration was measured by high‐performance liquid chromatography …

Molina‐Carballo A, Muñoz‐Hoyos A, Reiter RJ, Sánchez‐Forte M, Moreno‐Madrid F, Rufo‐
Campos M, Molina‐Font JA, Acuña‐Castroviejo D. Utility of high doses of melatonin as …

Melatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is a molecule with diverse physiological functions.
This neuro-hormone affects reproductive performance in a wide variety of species. In most …

Melatonin, an endogenously produced indoleamine, is a highly effective antioxidant, free
radical scavenger, and a primary circadian regulator. Melatonin has important antioxidant …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a critical role in the pathogenesis of various diseases
during pregnancy and the perinatal period. Newborns are more prone to oxidative stress …

Objectives: To investigate the effect of adding melatonin to hypothermia treatment on
neurodevelopmental outcomes in asphyctic newborns. Design: Pilot multicenter …