Dual sources of melatonin and evidence for different primary functions
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 14, 2024
This
article
discusses
data
showing
that
mammals,
including
humans,
have
two
sources
of
melatonin
exhibit
different
functions.
The
best-known
source
melatonin,
herein
referred
to
as
Source
#1,
is
the
pineal
gland.
In
this
organ,
production
circadian
with
maximal
synthesis
and
release
into
blood
cerebrospinal
fluid
occurring
during
night.
Of
total
amount
produced
in
we
speculate
less
than
5%
synthesized
by
rhythm
has
primary
function
influencing
clock
at
level
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
(the
CSF
melatonin)
clockwork
all
peripheral
organs
via
receptor-mediated
actions.
A
second
(Source
#
2)
from
multiple
tissues
throughout
body,
probably
being
mitochondria
these
cells.
constitutes
bulk
mammals
concerned
metabolic
regulation.
review
emphasizes
action
determining
re-dox
homeostasis,
but
it
other
critical
effects
well.
Extrapineal
does
not
a
released
acts
locally
its
cell
origin
possibly
paracrine
matter
on
adjacent
factors
control/influence
extrapineal
sites
are
unknown.
We
propose
concentration
cells
determined
subcellular
redox
state
may
be
inducible
under
stressful
conditions
plant
Language: Английский
The Common Hallmarks of Aging, Circadian Rhythms and Cancer: Implications for Therapeutic Strategies
Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
intricate
relationship
between
cancer,
circadian
rhythms,
and
aging
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
critical
factor
in
understanding
the
mechanisms
underlying
tumorigenesis
cancer
progression.
Aging
well-established
primary
risk
for
while
disruptions
rhythms
are
intricately
associated
with
progression
of
various
tumors.
Moreover,
itself
disrupts
leading
to
physiological
changes
that
may
accelerate
development.
Despite
these
connections,
specific
interplay
processes
their
collective
impact
on
remains
inadequately
explored
literature.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
explore
influence
We
discuss
how
core
genes
tumor
prognosis,
highlighting
shared
hallmarks
such
genomic
instability,
cellular
senescence,
chronic
inflammation.
Furthermore,
examine
aging,
focusing
crosstalk
contributes
tumorigenesis,
proliferation,
apoptosis,
well
metabolism
stability.
By
elucidating
common
pathways
linking
review
provides
new
insights
into
pathophysiology
identifies
potential
therapeutic
strategies.
propose
targeting
regulation
could
pave
way
novel
treatments,
including
chronotherapy
antiaging
interventions,
which
offer
important
benefits
clinical
management
cancer.
Language: Английский
The Vital Role of Melatonin and Its Metabolites in the Neuroprotection and Retardation of Brain Aging
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 5122 - 5122
Published: May 8, 2024
While
primarily
produced
in
the
pineal
gland,
melatonin's
influence
goes
beyond
its
well-known
role
regulating
sleep,
nighttime
metabolism,
and
circadian
rhythms,
field
of
chronobiology.
A
plethora
new
data
demonstrates
melatonin
to
be
a
very
powerful
molecule,
being
potent
ROS/RNS
scavenger
with
anti-inflammatory,
immunoregulatory,
oncostatic
properties.
Melatonin
metabolites
exert
multiple
beneficial
effects
cutaneous
systemic
aging.
This
review
is
focused
on
neuroprotective
during
has
an
anti-aging
capacity,
retarding
rate
healthy
brain
aging
development
age-related
neurodegenerative
diseases,
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
Huntington's
sclerosis,
amyotrophic
lateral
etc.
Melatonin,
well
metabolites,
N1-acetyl-N2-formyl-5-methoxykynuramine
(AFMK)
N1-acetyl-5-methoxykynuramine
(AMK),
can
reduce
oxidative
damage
by
shielding
mitochondria
from
dysfunction
process.
could
also
implicated
treatment
conditions,
modifying
their
characteristic
low-grade
neuroinflammation.
It
either
prevent
initiation
inflammatory
responses
or
attenuate
ongoing
inflammation.
Drawing
current
knowledge,
this
discusses
potential
benefits
supplementation
preventing
managing
cognitive
impairment
diseases.
Language: Английский
Gut Microbiome Interactions with Oxidative Stress: Mechanisms and Consequences for Health
Pathophysiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(3), P. 309 - 330
Published: June 21, 2024
Understanding
how
gut
flora
interacts
with
oxidative
stress
has
been
the
subject
of
significant
research
in
recent
years.
There
is
much
evidence
demonstrating
existence
microbiome–oxidative
interaction.
However,
biochemical
basis
this
interaction
still
unclear.
In
narrative
review,
possible
pathways
microbiota
and
are
presented,
among
which
genetic
underpinnings
play
an
important
role.
Trimethylamine-N-oxide,
mitochondria,
short-chain
fatty
acids,
melatonin
also
appear
to
roles.
Moreover,
relationship
between
microbiome
obesity,
metabolic
syndrome,
chronic
ethanol
consumption,
dietary
supplements,
medications
considered.
An
investigation
correlation
bacterial
community
features
OS
parameter
changes
under
normal
pathological
conditions
might
provide
information
for
determination
new
methods.
Furthermore,
such
could
contribute
establishing
a
foundation
determining
linkers
microbiome–OS
association.
Language: Английский
Sleep–wake modulation and pathogenesis of Alzheimer disease: Suggestions for postponement and treatment
Ya-Jing Liu,
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Dick F. Swaab,
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Jiang-Ning Zhou
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et al.
Handbook of clinical neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 211 - 229
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
The circadian clock at the intersection of metabolism and aging – emerging roles of metabolites
Yue Dong,
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Sin Man Lam,
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Yan Li
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et al.
Journal of genetics and genomics/Journal of Genetics and Genomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Circadian Rhythm, Hypoxia, and Cellular Senescence: From Molecular Mechanisms to Targeted Strategies
Tong Nie,
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Eugenie Nepovimová,
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Qinghua Wu
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et al.
European Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 177290 - 177290
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Lebensstiländerungen im Alter und ihr potenzieller Einfluss auf das primäre Offenwinkelglaukom
Carl Erb,
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Clivia Erb,
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Avaz Kazakov
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et al.
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Zusammenfassung
Das
primäre
Offenwinkelglaukom
ist
eine
Mitochondriopathie,
die
über
den
oxidativen
Stress
zu
einer
Neuroinflammation
führt
und
später
in
Neurodegeneration
übergeht.
Dabei
sind
neben
dem
visuellen
System
zahlreiche
weitere
Hirnareale
betroffen.
Da
es
beim
Altern
im
Rahmen
mitochondrialen
Dysfunktion
ebenfalls
niedriggradigen
chronischen
Entzündungsreaktion
kommt
(Inflamm-Aging),
überlagern
sich
diese
entzündlichen
Prozesse
Alter
verstärken
glaukomassoziierten
pathophysiologischen
Vorgänge.
Um
aktiv
diesen
Entzündungsereignissen
entgegenzuwirken,
soll
Therapie
von
vorhandenen
Systemerkrankungen
optimiert,
Chronobiologie
eingehalten
das
Mikrobiom
verbessert
werden.
Hierfür
unterstützend
erhöhte
physische
mentale
Aktivität.
Somit
personalisierten
zieldruckorientierten
Augeninnendrucksenkung
auch
holistische
Sichtweise
erforderlich,
um
der
primäres
therapeutisch
gerecht
Impacts of circadian disruptions on behavioral rhythms in mice
The FASEB Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(22)
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Circadian
rhythms
are
fundamental
biological
processes
that
recur
approximately
every
24
h,
with
the
sleep-wake
cycle
or
circadian
behavior
being
a
well-known
example.
In
field
of
chronobiology,
mice
serve
as
valuable
model
animals
for
studying
mammalian
due
to
their
genetic
similarity
humans
and
availability
various
tools
manipulation.
Monitoring
locomotor
activity
in
provides
insights
into
impact
conditions
disturbances
on
behavior.
this
review,
we
summarized
effects
disturbance
mice.
External
factors,
especially
light
exert
significant
Additionally,
feeding
timing,
food
composition,
ambient
temperature,
physical
exercise
contribute
variations
mouse.
Internal
including
gender,
age,
background,
clock
gene
mutation
deletion,
effective
well.
Understanding
murine
is
essential
gaining
underlying
mechanisms
regulation
developing
potential
therapeutic
interventions
circadian-related
disorders
humans.
Language: Английский
The Role of Melatonin in the Inflammatory Process in Patients with Hyperglycemia and Leishmania Infection
Thalissa Mariana de Moraes Martins,
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Felipe Rubin Ferrari,
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Adriele Ataídes de Queiroz
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et al.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 950 - 950
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
is
a
metabolic
disorder
that
causes
chronic
high
blood
sugar
levels,
and
diabetic
patients
are
more
susceptible
to
infections.
American
cutaneous
leishmaniasis
an
infectious
disease
caused
by
parasite
affects
the
skin
mucous
membranes,
leading
one
or
multiple
ulcerative
lesions.
Chronic
inflammation
functional
changes
in
various
organs
systems,
including
immune
system,
primary
of
both
diseases.
Melatonin,
essential
immunomodulatory,
antioxidant,
neuroprotective
agent,
can
benefit
many
immunological
processes
diseases,
leishmaniasis.
Although,
limited
reports
available
on
with
The
literature
suggests
melatonin
may
play
promising
role
inflammatory
disorders.
This
study
was
designed
assess
levels
mediators
affected
Blood
samples
from
25
individuals
were
analyzed
divided
into
four
groups:
control
group
(without
any
diseases),
Leishmania-positive
group,
type
mellitus,
combination
measured
serum
through
ELISA,
while
IL-4
TNF-α
using
flow
cytometry,
C-reactive
protein
turbidimetry.
found
significantly
increased
decreased
levels.
However,
showed
higher
than
group.
These
observations
suggest
influence
production
leishmaniasis,
potentially
contributing
characteristics
Language: Английский