New perspectives in melatonin uses.
Pharmacol Res
; 65(4): 437-44, 2012 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22311380
This review summarizes the metabolism, secretion, regulation and sites of action of melatonin. An updated description of the melatonin receptors, including their signal transduction mechanisms, distribution and characterization of receptor genes, is given. Special emphasis is focused on the clinical aspects and potential uses of melatonin in the sleep-wake rhythms, in the immune function, in cancer therapy, in neuroprotection against oxidative damage and antioxidant activities in different tissues. Finally, combined effects of melatonin with other drugs are discussed.
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Coleções:
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Melatonina
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Antioxidantes
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pharmacol Res
Assunto da revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Argentina
País de publicação:
Holanda