Journal of Cellular Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
239(11)
Published: July 22, 2024
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
is
crucial
for
protein
quality
control,
and
disruptions
in
its
function
can
lead
to
various
diseases.
ER
stress
triggers
an
adaptive
response
called
the
unfolded
(UPR),
which
either
restore
cellular
homeostasis
or
induce
cell
death.
Melatonin,
a
safe
multifunctional
compound,
shows
promise
controlling
could
be
valuable
therapeutic
agent
managing
UPR.
By
regulating
mitochondrial
functions,
melatonin
helps
maintain
via
reduction
of
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
apoptosis.
Melatonin
directly
indirectly
interfere
with
ER-associated
sensors
downstream
targets
UPR,
impacting
death,
autophagy,
molecular
repair,
among
others.
Crucially,
this
review
explores
mechanistic
role
on
diseases
including
liver
damage,
neurodegeneration,
reproductive
disorders,
pulmonary
disease,
cardiomyopathy,
insulin
resistance,
renal
dysfunction,
cancer.
Interestingly,
while
it
alleviates
burden
most
pathological
contexts,
paradoxically
stimulate
cancer
cells,
highlighting
intricate
involvement
homeostasis.
With
numerous
successful
studies
using
vivo
vitro
models,
continuation
clinical
trials
imperative
fully
explore
melatonin's
potential
these
conditions.
Journal of Cellular Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
239(11)
Published: July 22, 2024
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
is
crucial
for
protein
quality
control,
and
disruptions
in
its
function
can
lead
to
various
diseases.
ER
stress
triggers
an
adaptive
response
called
the
unfolded
(UPR),
which
either
restore
cellular
homeostasis
or
induce
cell
death.
Melatonin,
a
safe
multifunctional
compound,
shows
promise
controlling
could
be
valuable
therapeutic
agent
managing
UPR.
By
regulating
mitochondrial
functions,
melatonin
helps
maintain
via
reduction
of
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
apoptosis.
Melatonin
directly
indirectly
interfere
with
ER-associated
sensors
downstream
targets
UPR,
impacting
death,
autophagy,
molecular
repair,
among
others.
Crucially,
this
review
explores
mechanistic
role
on
diseases
including
liver
damage,
neurodegeneration,
reproductive
disorders,
pulmonary
disease,
cardiomyopathy,
insulin
resistance,
renal
dysfunction,
cancer.
Interestingly,
while
it
alleviates
burden
most
pathological
contexts,
paradoxically
stimulate
cancer
cells,
highlighting
intricate
involvement
homeostasis.
With
numerous
successful
studies
using
vivo
vitro
models,
continuation
clinical
trials
imperative
fully
explore
melatonin's
potential
these
conditions.