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Cytoprotection by Melatonin: The Metabolic Syndrome as an Example
Melatonin improves sleep efficiency and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in part because of its function as a metabolic regulator and mitochondrial protector. As a chronobiotic/cytoprotective agent, melatonin may occupy a special place in the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome.Fil: Cardinali, Daniel Pedro. Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica Argentina "Santa MarĂa de los Buenos Aires"; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; ArgentinaFil: Vigo, Daniel Eduardo. Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica Argentina "Santa MarĂa de los Buenos Aires". Instituto de Investigaciones BiomĂ©dicas. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas. Oficina de CoordinaciĂłn Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Investigaciones BiomĂ©dicas; Argentin