Functional roles of melatonin in plants, and perspectives in nutritional and agricultural science
…, LC Manchester, A Korkmaz… - Journal of …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
The presence of melatonin in plants is universal. Evidence has confirmed that a major portion
of the melatonin is synthesized by plants themselves even though a homologue of the …
of the melatonin is synthesized by plants themselves even though a homologue of the …
[HTML][HTML] Melatonin: an established antioxidant worthy of use in clinical trials
Oxidative stress plays a key role in the pathogenesis of aging and many metabolic diseases;
therefore, an effective antioxidant therapy would be of great importance in these …
therefore, an effective antioxidant therapy would be of great importance in these …
Quercetin, a flavonoid antioxidant, prevents and protects streptozotocin-induced oxidative stress and β-cell damage in rat pancreas
The aim of the present study was the evaluation of possible protective effects of quercetin (QE)
against β-cell damage in experimental streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in rats. STZ …
against β-cell damage in experimental streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in rats. STZ …
Melatonin and stable circadian rhythms optimize maternal, placental and fetal physiology
BACKGROUND Research within the last decade has shown melatonin to have previously-unsuspected
beneficial actions on the peripheral reproductive organs. Likewise, numerous …
beneficial actions on the peripheral reproductive organs. Likewise, numerous …
Phytomelatonin: a review
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) has been detected in a number of plant species.
Indeed, there exists evidence that this classically-considered animal indole is actually both …
Indeed, there exists evidence that this classically-considered animal indole is actually both …
The changing biological roles of melatonin during evolution: from an antioxidant to signals of darkness, sexual selection and fitness
Melatonin is a molecule present in a multitude of taxa and may be ubiquitous in organisms.
It has been found in bacteria, unicellular eukaryotes, macroalgae, fungi, plants and animals. …
It has been found in bacteria, unicellular eukaryotes, macroalgae, fungi, plants and animals. …
[HTML][HTML] Melatonin and the ovary: physiological and pathophysiological implications
H Tamura, Y Nakamura, A Korkmaz, LC Manchester… - Fertility and sterility, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the role of melatonin in the physiology and pathophysiology of
the ovary. DESIGN: Review of literature. SETTING: University Health Science Center. …
the ovary. DESIGN: Review of literature. SETTING: University Health Science Center. …
Alzheimer's disease: pathological mechanisms and the beneficial role of melatonin
…, L Fuentes‐Broto, A Korkmaz… - Journal of pineal …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a highly complex neurodegenerative disorder of the aged that
has multiple factors which contribute to its etiology in terms of initiation and progression. This …
has multiple factors which contribute to its etiology in terms of initiation and progression. This …
Effects of Nigella sativa on oxidative stress and β‐cell damage in streptozotocin‐induced diabetic rats
M Kanter, O Coskun, A Korkmaz… - The Anatomical Record …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible protective effects of Nigella sativa
L. (NS) against β‐cell damage from streptozotocin (STZ)‐induced diabetes in rats. STZ was …
L. (NS) against β‐cell damage from streptozotocin (STZ)‐induced diabetes in rats. STZ was …
Light at night, chronodisruption, melatonin suppression, and cancer risk: a review
Light exposure during the night is becoming progressively more common throughout the
world, particularly in areas where electricity is commonly used. Also, the availability of artificial …
world, particularly in areas where electricity is commonly used. Also, the availability of artificial …