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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: 5553 relevant articles (624 outcomes, 1360 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Melatonin is Relevant

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 46 outcomes 154 studies in 710 results
  2. Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (Insomnia) : 39 outcomes 52 studies in 267 results
  3. Ischemia : 27 outcomes 73 studies in 222 results
  4. Inflammation : 26 outcomes 40 studies in 196 results
  5. Reperfusion Injury : 25 outcomes 20 studies in 125 results
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Drugs Related to Melatonin

  1. Hormones
  2. Interleukin-2 (IL2)
  3. ramelteon (Rozerem)
  4. Vitamin E
  5. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  6. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
  7. Insulin (Novolin)
  8. indole
  9. Peroxynitrous Acid (Peroxynitrite)
  10. Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan)
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Therapies Related to Melatonin

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
  3. Ligation
  4. Immunotherapy
  5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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