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Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1568-0266
ISSN (Online): 1873-4294

Melatonin and Circadian Rhythms

Author(s): David J. Kennaway and Helen Wright

Volume 2, Issue 2, 2002

Page: [199 - 209] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/1568026023394380

Price: $65

Abstract

Melatonin synthesis and secretion by the pineal gland is under the control of the suprachiasmatic nucleus and consequently has a profound circadian rhythm. In this review we discuss some of the issues surrounding the measurement of melatonin rhythmicity in biological fluids and the factors that influence melatonin circadian rhythmicity, including light and drugs. We also review the role of melatonin rhythmicity in sleep timing and sleep initiation.

Keywords: Circadian Rhythms, melatonin rhythmicity, N-methyl-D-aspartate


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