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Melatonin Summary

Description: A biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP, mood, and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective antioxidant.

Also Known As: Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-

Networked: 4379 relevant articles (477 outcomes, 1016 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Melatonin is Relevant

  1. Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (Insomnia) : 34 outcomes 48 studies in 219 results
  2. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 31 outcomes 126 studies in 580 results
  3. Reperfusion Injury : 22 outcomes 15 studies in 95 results
  4. Inflammation : 19 outcomes 31 studies in 112 results
  5. Sleep Disorders : 19 outcomes 22 studies in 152 results
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Drugs Related to Melatonin

  1. Hormones
  2. Interleukin-2 (IL2)
  3. Vitamin E
  4. indole
  5. Peroxynitrous Acid (Peroxynitrite)
  6. Insulin (Novolin)
  7. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
  8. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
  9. Carbon Monoxide
  10. Octreotide (Sandostatin)
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Therapies Related to Melatonin

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
  3. Ligation
  4. Immunotherapy
  5. Injections
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