Handbook of Melatonin-Based Therapy and its Applications provides pharmaceutical researchers and health professionals with a comprehensive reference on the applications of melatonin in the therapeutic setting. Succinct, meticulously organized, and expertly written, this book addresses all essential aspects. It starts with an overview of safe use of melatonin, translational aspects, and its prospection. The next section of the book covers a variety of clinical applications, including dosage, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic profiles, toxicity, and principles of action. The chapters in this section cover applications to both adults and pediatric patients suffering from conditions like skin cancers, GI issues, psychiatric, hepatic and ocular conditions.This is a comprehensive resource for pharmaceutical scientists and health professionals involved in developing therapies and applying them to patients. Researchers in the fields of medicine, biology, neuroscience, and pharmacology conducting studies related to melatonin-based will benefit from insights into the latest research findings, clinical trials, and therapeutic approaches.
- Covers the most significant clinical aspects where melatonin has been shown to be effective
- Summarizes research progress and therapeutic applications of melatonin
- Provides a platform for researchers from diverse fields to collaborate and advance our understanding of the field
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978-0-443-30241-1 (9780443302411)
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1. Physiology and Safety of melatonin2. Translational melatonin in preclinical models3. Melatonin and COVID-194. Obtaining phytomelatonin and other bio(logical)-melatonin: sources and therapeutic applications5. Melatonin as a Therapy for Neonatal Encephalopathy: The journey to clinical trials6. Melatonin Gastroprotection by melatonin: an emerging concept and underlying mechanisms7. Melatonin as a therapeutic in the skin8. The use of melatonin in oxidative stress of the newborn9. Synergistic impact of melatonin on colorectal cancer10. Melatonin in Oncology: Unveiling its Potential in Prostate Cancer11. The use of melatonin in pediatric perioperative care12. Exploring melatonin as a therapeutic approach for mustard vesicants13. Epigenetic Modulation by Melatonin: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Prospects14. Why Melatonin Administration might be harmful during the mounting of a defense response15. New galenic formulations of melatonin and therapeutic applications16. Melatonin, sleep and mood disorders17. Melatonin and neurodegenerative diseases18. Melatonin and autism spectrum disorders19. Melatonin and andrology20. Melatonin and hepatic injury21. Melatonin treatment against experimental optic Neuritis and glaucoma