Bacteria have to cope with oxidative stress caused by distinct Reactive Oxygen Species
(ROS), derived not only from normal aerobic metabolism but also from oxidants present in …

During recent years, an increasing percentage of male infertility has to be attributed to an
array of environmental, health and lifestyle factors. Male infertility is likely to be affected by …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

Rational design of multifunctional biomaterials with customized architecture and on demand
bioactivity is of great significance for bone tissue engineering (BTE) in modern society …

Background Melatonin is widely available either on prescription for the treatment of sleep
disorders or as an over-the-counter dietary supplement. Melatonin has also recently been …

In cancer cells, glucose is primarily metabolized to pyruvate and then to lactate in the
cytosol. By allowing the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in mitochondria, melatonin …

The hormone melatonin has many properties, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and
immunomodulatory effects. Melatonin has been demonstrated to be beneficial in several …

Paraquat, a quarternary nitrogen herbicide, is a highly toxic compound for humans and
animals and many cases of acute poisoning and death have been reported over the past …

Descriptions of the pineal gland date back to antiquity, but its functions in humans are still
poorly understood. In both diurnal and nocturnal vertebrates, its main product, the hormone …

Melatonin has been shown to protect against oxidative stress in various, highly divergent
experimental systems. There are many reasons for its remarkable protective potential …