Melatonin: A Comprehensive Review of Pharmacological Uses and Recent Advances
Imtiyaz Alam & S C Srivastava · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2026
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is an indoleamine primarily secreted by the pineal gland in response to the dark-light cycle. It plays a pivotal role in the regulation of circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles. In recent decades, extensive research has revealed melatoni...
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10.9734/jpri/2026/v38i17798