Melatonin—A Potent Therapeutic for Stroke and Stroke-Related Dementia
Secreted by the pineal gland to regulate the circadian rhythm, melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that has been used to combat oxidative stress in the central nervous system. Melatonin-based therapies have been shown to provide neuroprotective effects in the setting of ischemic stroke by mitigating...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/8/672 |