Melatonin in Prevention of the Sequence from Reflux Esophagitis to Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Experimental and Clinical Perspectives

Melatonin in Prevention of the Sequence from Reflux Esophagitis to Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Experimental and Clinical Perspectives

Melatonin is a tryptophan-derived molecule with pleiotropic activities which is produced in all living organisms. This “sleep” hormone is a free radical scavenger, which activates several anti-oxidative enzymes and mechanisms. Melatonin, a highly lipophilic hormone, can reach bod...

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Main Authors: Jolanta Majka, Mateusz Wierdak, Iwona Brzozowska, Marcin Magierowski, Aleksandra Szlachcic, Dagmara Wojcik, Slawomir Kwiecien, Katarzyna Magierowska, Jacek Zagajewski, Tomasz Brzozowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
melatonin
L-tryptophan
reflux esophagitis
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Barrett’s esophagus
inflammation
esophageal blood flow
esophageal adenocarcinoma
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/7/2033

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