Biopolymeric Scaffolds with Melatonin for Tissue Engineering—A Review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 2520 - 2520
Published: March 11, 2025
Melatonin,
a
natural
hormone
with
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
and
regenerative
properties,
has
gained
increasing
attention
in
tissue
engineering
for
its
ability
to
enhance
the
therapeutic
potential
of
biopolymeric
scaffolds.
These
scaffolds,
designed
mimic
extracellular
matrix,
provide
structural
support
bioactive
environment
regeneration.
By
integrating
melatonin,
researchers
aim
create
multifunctional
scaffolds
that
promote
cell
proliferation,
modulate
inflammatory
responses,
improve
wound
healing
outcomes.
Challenges
utilizing
melatonin
include
maintaining
stability
under
light,
heat,
oxygen
exposure,
optimizing
release
profile
sustained
effects.
Innovative
fabrication
methods,
such
as
electrospinning,
3D
printing,
lyophilization,
have
enabled
precise
control
over
scaffold
architecture
delivery.
techniques
ensure
enhanced
interactions
target
tissues
tailored
regeneration
processes.
Combining
growth
factors,
cytokines,
antimicrobial
agents
offers
applications,
from
chronic
management
bone
nerve
Continued
research
this
field
promises
transformative
solutions
medicine,
expanding
clinical
applicability
melatonin-enriched
This
review
highlights
current
progress,
challenges,
opportunities
associated
harnessing
melatonin’s
within
frameworks.
Language: Английский
Impact of Melatonin Application in Winemaking on Phenolic Content, Tryptophan Metabolites, and Bioactivity of Red Wine
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 504 - 504
Published: April 23, 2025
Global
wine
consumption
drives
the
interest
for
high-quality
with
enhanced
health
benefits.
Yeast-produced
tryptophan
metabolites,
including
melatonin,
a
potent
antioxidant,
emerged
as
promising
agents
enhancing
functional
properties
of
food
and
beverages.
This
study
represents
pioneering
work
addressing
whether
melatonin
supplementation
during
vinification
affects
Moldova
red
quality.
Total
phenolic/flavonoid
contents,
DPPH,
FRAP
assays
were
measured
via
spectrophotometry,
anthocyanins,
metabolites
using
UPLC-MS/MS
UPLC-FLD,
well
cytotoxicity
MTT
assay.
Results
showed
that
addition
winemaking
process
increased
total
content,
antioxidant
capacity
evidenced
by
anti-DPPH
radical
activity.
These
effects
might
be
due
to
stimulation
phenolic
compound
biosynthesis,
particularly
anthocyanins
malvidin-3-O-glucoside,
peonidin-3-O-glucoside,
delphinidin
3-O-glucoside,
which
found
in
treated
wine.
Additionally,
revealed
melatonin-enriched
exhibited
against
two
cancer
cell
lines,
HCT116
PANC-1.
Finally,
concentration
kynurenic
acid,
which,
its
cytoprotective
properties,
could
further
increase
benefits
resulting
findings
offer
avenue
future
research
melatonin-driven
provide
step
forward
natural
product
added
value.
Language: Английский