Melatonin

Biosynthesis, Physiological Effects, and Clinical Applications

Hing-Sing Yu, Russel J. Reiter

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9780849369001
• eBook ISBN: 9781000141962
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Biology
• Index: Biological Sciences

Melatonin: Biosynthesis, Physiological Effects, and Clinical Applications provides a thorough review of recent advances in major areas of melatonin research. The book is arranged in a logical sequence, beginning with the history of melatonin and then proceeding to cover its biochemistry and secretion, physiological effects, and clinical significance. New findings and current concepts are emphasized, and a significant amount of previously unpublished data are included. The book will be an important reference for neurobiologists, cell biologists, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, neuroendocrinologists, reproductive biologists, psychiatrists, and other researchers and clinicians interested in melatonin.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Preface
• The Editors
• Contributors
• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 Melatonin: History, Biosynthesis, and Assay Methodology
• Chapter 2 Molecular Biology of the Pineal Gland: Melatonin Synthesizing Enzymes
• Chapter 3 Multiple Pineal Receptors in Regulating Melatonin Synthesis
• Chapter 4 Steroid Influences on Pineal Melatonin Production
• Chapter 5 Regulation of Mammalian Pineal Melatonin Production by the Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Chapter 6 Melatonin Secretion and Its Rhythms in Biological Fluids
• Chapter 7 The Melatonin Receptor: Distribution, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology
• Chapter 8 Melatonin and Circadian Rhythmicity
• Chapter 9 Melatonin and Seasonality in Mammals
• Chapter 10 Melatonin and Reproduction in Sheep and Goats
• Chapter 11 Melatonin in Relation to the Immune System
• Chapter 12 Metabolic and Thyroidal Consequences of Melatonin Administration in Mammals
• Chapter 13 Melatonin and Thermoregulation
• Chapter 14 Melatonin in the Eye: Functional Implications
• Chapter 15 Melatonin and Its Synthetic Enzymes in Orbital Glands
• Chapter 16 The Role of Melatonin in Human Pathophysiology
• Chapter 17 Melatonin in Oncology
• Chapter 18 Circadian, Seasonal, Pineal, and Melatonin Influences on Epilepsy
• Chapter 19 Phototherapy and Melatonin in Relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression
• Chapter 20 Clinical Pharmacology of Melatonin Regulation
• Index