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From Darkness to Light : Clinical Insights on Melatonin


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1 Medical & Regulatory Affairs, Aristo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, 23-A Shah Industrial Estate, Andheri, Mumbai, India
2 Scientific Department, Aristo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, India
     

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Melatonin also known as ‘sleep hormone’ is synthesized and released from the pineal gland in response to the luminous information. Melatonin primarily contributes to the regulation of biological rhythms and induction of sleep. Apart from this, due to its inherent anti-oxidant property, it is known to impart protection to various tissues. In addition, it also exhibits multiplicity of physiological effects all over the body. At therapeutic level, Melatonin is used for the management of primary as well as secondary sleep disorders, jet lag, and synchronization of cardiac rhythms. Additionally, due to its pleiotropic benefits it is used in various disorders.

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Melatonin, Sleep Disorders, Pleiotropic Benefits, Therapeutic Benefits.
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Authors

Manish Maladkar
Medical & Regulatory Affairs, Aristo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, 23-A Shah Industrial Estate, Andheri, Mumbai, India
Ashok Yadav
Scientific Department, Aristo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, India
Sonal Kamble
Scientific Department, Aristo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, India

Abstract


Melatonin also known as ‘sleep hormone’ is synthesized and released from the pineal gland in response to the luminous information. Melatonin primarily contributes to the regulation of biological rhythms and induction of sleep. Apart from this, due to its inherent anti-oxidant property, it is known to impart protection to various tissues. In addition, it also exhibits multiplicity of physiological effects all over the body. At therapeutic level, Melatonin is used for the management of primary as well as secondary sleep disorders, jet lag, and synchronization of cardiac rhythms. Additionally, due to its pleiotropic benefits it is used in various disorders.

Keywords


Melatonin, Sleep Disorders, Pleiotropic Benefits, Therapeutic Benefits.

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