Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10956250 Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 2012 15 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Melatonin is produced in mammals, plants, unicellular eukaryotes, and bacteria. ► It acts as neurotransmitter, hormone, cytokine, metabolic modulator and antioxidant. ► Melatonin regulates functions of peripheral organs. ► Melatonin activates membrane bound or nuclear receptors.
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