5 citations
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November 2022 in “Molecular Neurobiology” Melatonin may protect inner ear cells from damage by reducing cell death and oxidative stress, potentially treating sudden hearing loss.
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January 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that melatonin enhanced whisker growth in vitro and identified MT1 receptor presence in the granular layer of mouse epidermis and the outer root sheath, suggesting potential for hair growth treatment.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review details the expression and diverse functions of melatonin receptors in non-neural tissues and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets across various physiological and pathological processes.
252 citations
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January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses the protective and stress-buffering roles of melatonin in skin functions and structures but does not present new clinical findings.
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The researchers observed that normal murine hair follicles are direct targets for melatonin, with receptor expression varying throughout the hair cycle, suggesting melatonin's role in hair cycle control.