Melatonin : Current evidence on protective and therapeutic roles in gynecological diseases

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Melatonin, a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger, has been demonstrated to be effective in gynecological conditions and female reproductive cancers. This review consolidates the accumulating evidence on melatonin's multifaceted protective effects in different pathological contexts. In gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and uterine leiomyoma, melatonin has shown promising effects in reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances. It inhibits adhesion molecules' production, and potentially mitigates leukocyte adherence and inflammatory responses. Melatonin's regulatory effects on hormone production and insulin sensitivity in PCOS individuals make it a promising candidate for improving oocyte quality and menstrual irregularities. Moreover, melatonin exhibits significant antitumor effects by modulating various signaling pathways, promoting apoptosis, and suppressing metastasis in breast cancers and gynecological cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. Furthermore, melatonin's protective effects are suggested to be mediated by interactions with its receptors, estrogen receptors and other nuclear receptors. The regulation of clock-related genes and circadian clock systems may also contribute to its inhibitory effects on cancer cell growth. However, more comprehensive research is warranted to fully elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms and establish melatonin as a potential therapeutic agent for these conditions.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:344

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Life sciences - 344(2024) vom: 01. Apr., Seite 122557

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hosseinzadeh, Azam [VerfasserIn]
Alinaghian, Nazila [VerfasserIn]
Sheibani, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]
Seirafianpour, Farnoosh [VerfasserIn]
Naeini, Ali Jamshidi [VerfasserIn]
Mehrzadi, Saeed [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antioxidants
Endometriosis
JL5DK93RCL
Journal Article
Melatonin
Oxidative stress
Pharmacology
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Review
Uterine leiomyoma

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Date Completed 05.04.2024

Date Revised 05.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122557

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NLM369693027