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Human Primary Trophoblast Cell Culture Model to Study the Protective Effects of Melatonin Against Hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced Disruption
Published on: July 30, 2016
Melatonin from an Antioxidant to a Classic Hormone or a Tissue Factor: Experimental and Clinical Aspects 2019
Juan C Mayo1,2, Rosa M Sainz1,2
1Departamento de Morfología y Biología Celular, Redox Biology Group, Instituto Universitario Oncológico del Principado de Asturias (IUOPA), School of Medicine, University of Oviedo. C/ Julián Clavería 6, 33006 Oviedo, Spain.
Abstract:
During the last 25 years we have accomplished great advances in melatonin research, regarding antioxidant or anti-inflammatory functions, oncostatic actions, glucose metabolism regulation or plant physiology, among others. Of course, we should not forget the classical, circadian-related functions of the indole, which has recently brought up new and important findings. All together these new discoveries will likely lead the way in the next decade in terms of melatonin research. This special issue collects some of these new advances focused on different aspects of the indole.
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