Modulation by Melatonin of the Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases

Modulation by Melatonin of the Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases

Melatonin is the major secretory product of the pineal gland during the night and has multiple activities including the regulation of circadian and seasonal rhythms, and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It also possesses the ability to modulate immune responses by regulation of the T helpe...

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Main Authors: Huey-Kang Sytwu, Deh-Ming Chang, Shyi-Jou Chen, Chih-Hung Wang, Shing-Hwa Huang, Gu-Jiun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
melatonin
autoimmune disease
multiple sclerosis
systemic lupus erythematosus
rheumatoid arthritis
type 1 diabetes mellitus
inflammatory bowel disease
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/6/11742

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