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Melatonin in Edible and Non-Edible Plants
Ufuk Koca Çalişkan1, Ceylan Aka1, Emrah Bor1
1Gazi University, Faculty Of Pharmacy, Department Of Pharmacognosy, Ankara, Turkey.
Melatonin, a compound synthesized from L-tryptophan, offers plants protection and humans health benefits. This review covers melatonin
Area of Science:
- Plant biochemistry and human health
- Phytochemical analysis
- Pharmacology of plant compounds
Background:
- Melatonin is increasingly recognized for its roles in both plants and humans.
- Plants synthesize melatonin from L-tryptophan, providing protection against environmental stressors.
- Humans consume plants for melatonin's antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the biosynthesis of melatonin in animals and plants.
- To explore the functions of melatonin within the plant kingdom, focusing on medicinal/edible and non-edible species.
- To present methods for detecting phytomelatonin content in plants.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on melatonin biosynthesis, function, and detection.
- Analysis of various analytical techniques for phytomelatonin quantification.
- Synthesis of information on plant-derived melatonin's biological activities.
Main Results:
- Melatonin biosynthesis pathways are conserved across species.
- Phytomelatonin exhibits diverse protective functions in plants.
- Multiple advanced analytical methods are available for accurate phytomelatonin measurement.
Conclusions:
- Melatonin is a vital molecule in plant physiology and a valuable compound for human health.
- Understanding phytomelatonin is crucial for its application in agriculture and medicine.
- Further research can unlock the full potential of plant-derived melatonin.
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