Molecule Report

Name	Melatonin
Description	A biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP, mood, and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective antioxidant.
MeSH ID	D008550
No. of Studies (Positive/Negative)	1(1/0)

Name in Literature	Reference	Research Type	Statistical Result	Relation Description
melatonin	Buckley, 2010	patients and normal controls		Phase angle (phase angle between cortisol acrophase and dim-...... Phase angle (phase angle between cortisol acrophase and dim-light melatonin onset) was significantly increased in MDD's versus healthy controls (13.40+/-1.61h. versus 11.61+/-1.66h, p=0.026). More...

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