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The hormonal Zeitgeber melatonin: role as a circadian modulator in memory processing [PDF]
, 2012 The neuroendocrine substance melatonin is a hormone synthesized rhythmically by the pineal gland under the influence of the circadian system and alternating light/dark cycles. Melatonin has been shown to have broad applications, and consequently becoming
Rawashdeh, Oliver +5 more
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Journal of Sleep Research, 1996 The hypnotic action of melatonin 5 mg p.o. was explored in 15 subjects with psychophysiological insomnia in a double‐blind controlled self‐report questionnaire study. Melatonin or placebo was taken at 20.00 hours for a 1‐week period in random order.
C M, Ellis, G, Lemmens, J D, Parkes
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In vitro cytoprotective and in vivo anti-oral mucositis effects of melatonin and its derivatives [PDF]
PeerJAccording to our preliminary study, melatonin and its N-amide derivatives (N-(2-(1-4-bromobenzoyl-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide (BBM) and 4-bromo-N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)benzamide (EBM)) inhibited the marker of acute inflammation in
Pramote Mahakunakorn +6 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Foliar application of nitrogen to enhance crop productivity has been widely used. Melatonin is an effective regulator in promoting plant growth. However, the effects of melatonin and the combination of melatonin and nitrogen on soybeans yields production
Renhao Xiao +9 more
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Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2005 There have been conflicting reports of the effects on seizure control of prescribing melatonin for people with epilepsy.1–4 We undertook a retrospective before-and-after observational study of 13 young people prescribed melatonin for sleep disturbances at the David Lewis Centre, a residential school for children and young adults with severe epilepsy ...
C, Jones, M, Huyton, D, Hindley
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International 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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Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety [PDF]
, 2010 <p>Background: Melatonin is extensively used in the USA in a non-regulated manner for sleep disorders. Prolonged release melatonin (PRM) is licensed in Europe and other countries for the short term treatment of primary insomnia in patients aged 55 ...
McConnachie Alex +14 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020 Melatonin is a new kind of plant growth regulator. The aim of this study was to figure out the effect of melatonin on arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis and heavy metal tolerance.
Xiangyu Zhang +4 more
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Melatonin and Melatonin-Rich Foods
Iğdır 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
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Nutrition Reviews, 2009 Once thought to be exclusively a molecule of the animal kingdom, melatonin has now been found to exist in plants as well. Among a number of actions, melatonin is a direct free radical scavenger and an indirect antioxidant. Melatonin directly detoxifies the hydroxyl radical (OH), hydrogen peroxide, nitric oxide, peroxynitrite anion, peroxynitrous acid ...
R J, Reiter +3 more
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