Is Melatonin the Cornucopia of the 21st Century?
Melatonin, an indoleamine hormone produced and secreted at night by pinealocytes and extra-pineal cells, plays an important role in timing circadian rhythms (24-h internal clock) and regulating the sleep/wake cycle in humans. However, in recent years melatonin has gained much attention mainly becaus...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/11/1088 |