Antioxidant Actions of Melatonin
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aging; human anatomy; morphology; oxidative stress; inflammation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Compelling evidence indicates that various bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties contribute to improvements in quality of life by reducing the risk of cellular injury and thus delaying/preventing the onset of several diseases. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is an endogenously produced indoleamine synthesized from the essential amino acid tryptophan. This indoleamine is ubiquitously present in all animals and plants where it exerts a variety of physiological activities. Melatonin is well known as a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species and also as an indirect antioxidant agent due to its ability to up-regulate antioxidant enzymes and down-regulate pro-oxidant enzymes. Not only melatonin but also several of its precursors and metabolites can detoxify free radicals and their derivatives.
Due to its antioxidant properties, as well as other biological actions, melatonin could be a therapeutic/preventive option for improving several disorders. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of melatonin.
In this Special Issue, researchers are invited to shed light on the antioxidant actions of melatonin against different injuries and disorders. This Special Issue welcomes manuscripts that introduce new discoveries and expand current knowledge on the impact of melatonin in antioxidant protection. Submissions of different article types to this Special Issue, especially original research papers, reviews, and mini-reviews, are welcome.
Dr. Gaia Favero
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antioxidant effects
- human health
- melatonin
- oxidative stress
