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Exogenous melatonin promotes seed germination and osmotic regulation under salt stress in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2020
Melatonin (MT; N-acetyI-5-methoxytryptamine) is an amine hormone involved in abiotic stress resistance. Previous studies have confirmed that melatonin can promote seed germination, mediate physiological regulation mechanisms, and stimulate crop growth ...
Li Chen   +10 more
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Anti-Inflammatory Comparison of Melatonin and Its Bromobenzoylamide Derivatives in Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced RAW 264.7 Cells and Croton Oil-Induced Mice Ear Edema

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
The pineal gland is a neuroendocrine organ that plays an important role in anti-inflammation through the hormone melatonin. The anti-inflammatory effects of melatonin and its derivatives have been reported in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Pimpichaya Sangchart   +5 more
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Melatonin and Health: Insights of Melatonin Action, Biological Functions, and Associated Disorders

open access: yesCellular and molecular neurobiology, 2023
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 and to lesser extent by retina, lymphocytes, bone marrow ...
Sheikh Bilal Ahmad   +6 more
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Polyphenol and Tryptophan Contents of Purple Corn (Zea mays L.) Variety KND and Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) Aqueous Extracts: Insights into Phytochemical Profiles with Antioxidant Activities and PCA Analysis

open access: yesPlants, 2023
Plants are a rich source of phytochemical compounds with antioxidant activity. Several studies have revealed that the consumption of plant polyphenols reduces the risk of diseases. Purple corn (Zea mays L.
Juthamat Ratha   +8 more
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Melatonin and Microglia [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021
Melatonin interacts in multiple ways with microglia, both directly and, via routes of crosstalk with astrocytes and neurons, indirectly. These effects of melatonin are of relevance in terms of antioxidative protection, not only concerning free-radical detoxification, but also in prevention of processes that cause, promote, or propagate oxidative stress
Hardeland, Rüdiger   +1 more
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Melatonin and Melatonin-Rich Foods

open access: yesIğdır Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2021
Vegetables and fruits are found in the most popular diets. And they are considered as rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin and mineral deficiency are one of the major causes of various diseases that are common nowadays. Especially vitamins which are known to affect directly on various hormones in our body.
İhsan ŞAT, Halil İbrahim BİNİCİ
openaire   +4 more sources

Effect of Germination and Illumination on Melatonin and Its Metabolites, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity in Mung Bean Sprouts

open access: yesPlants, 2022
Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) sprouts are increasingly consumed and have become part of a healthy diet. The sprouts are composed of proteins, carbohydrates, and biochemical compounds.
Pimolwan Siriparu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Melatonin enhances the anti-tumor effect of fisetin by inhibiting COX-2/iNOS and NF-κB/p300 signaling pathways. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Melatonin is a hormone identified in plants and pineal glands of mammals and possesses diverse physiological functions. Fisetin is a bio-flavonoid widely found in plants and exerts antitumor activity in several types of human cancers.
Deng, Wuguo   +10 more
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Circadian Rhythm Dysregulation and Restoration: The Role of Melatonin

open access: yesNutrients, 2021
Sleep is an essential component of overall human health but is so tightly regulated that when disrupted can cause or worsen certain ailments. An important part of this process is the presence of the well-known hormone, melatonin. This compound assists in
Clayton Vasey   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Melatonin

open access: yesCurrent Medicinal Chemistry, 1999
Melatonin is the principal hormone secreted by the pineal gland, produced in humans with a circadian rhythm characterized by elevated blood levels during the night. It is involved in the regulation of several rhythmic functions in various vertebrates, and participates in the processing of photoperiodic information.
MOR, Marco   +3 more
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