Effects of melatonin on protecting against lung injury (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Weiwei Wang
    • Ju Gao
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  • Published online on: January 20, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9659
  • Article Number: 228
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Abstract

Melatonin (MT; N‑acetyl‑5‑methoxy‑tryptamine), which has multiple effects and roles, is secreted from the pineal gland at night according to the daily rhythm. In addition to circadian regulation, MT has anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer functions. Recent studies postulated that MT serves a critical role in apoptosis, anti‑ischemic reperfusion injury and anti‑proliferative effects on various cells. The current review reported on the underlying mechanism behind the protective effect of MT on lung diseases, such as acute lung injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung ischemia‑reperfusion injury, sepsis‑induced lung injury and ventilator‑induced lung injury. MT is considered an adjuvant with therapeutic drugs for preventing inflammation and is responsible for regulating patient sleep cycles in the intensive care unit. The current review described the anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant efficiency of MT with a focus on the molecular mechanisms of action in various lung injuries.
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Wang W and Gao J: Effects of melatonin on protecting against lung injury (Review). Exp Ther Med 21: 228, 2021.
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Wang, W., & Gao, J. (2021). Effects of melatonin on protecting against lung injury (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 21, 228. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9659
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Wang, W., Gao, J."Effects of melatonin on protecting against lung injury (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21.3 (2021): 228.
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Wang, W., Gao, J."Effects of melatonin on protecting against lung injury (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21, no. 3 (2021): 228. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9659