Melatonin: Therapeutic Value and Neuroprotection - - Libros - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9780367378288 - 23 de octubre de 2019
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There is growing interest in the field of melatonin research regarding its neurobiological mechanisms as well as its repercussions in clinical practice. Melatonin: Therapeutic Value and Neuroprotection explores melatonin?s neuroprotective effects and discusses the therapeutic potential of melatonin and melatonin agonists in treating neurodegenerative diseases and other ailments. Topics include:







The basic aspects of melatonin?s physiology, including its production, bioavailability, and metabolism







The functional importance of melatonin receptors and their role in mediating the therapeutic effectiveness of melatonin in cancer







Melatonin?s effect on the regulation of blood pressure, sleep, and circadian rhythms







The cardioprotective role of melatonin







The neuroprotective role in glaucoma, Alzheimer?s disease, Parkinson?s disease, and neurodegenerative diseases







Use as a therapeutic agent for treating epilepsy and degenerative discs







Treatment for obesity, diabetes mellitus, and other metabolic disorders







Protective role in peri-natal hypoxic-ischemia





The contributors also examine the discovery of a number of melatonergic agonists, their potential role as antioxidants, and their therapeutic applications in treating glaucoma, Parkinson?s disease, Alzheimer?s disease, primary insomnia, and psychiatric disorders. Opening new vistas in our understanding of etiology, pharmacotherapy, and treatment, the book is a significant milestone in our knowledge about advances in melatonin?s physiology and its therapeutic application in a number of disorders.

573 pages

Medios de comunicación Libros     Paperback Book   (Libro con tapa blanda y lomo encolado)
Publicado 23 de octubre de 2019
ISBN13 9780367378288
Editores Taylor & Francis Ltd
Páginas 576
Dimensiones 257 × 276 × 65 mm   ·   1,18 kg
Lengua Inglés  
Editor Gobbi, Gabriella
Editor Shillcutt, Samuel D.
Editor Srinivasan, Venkatramanujan
Editor Suzen, Sibel

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