Melatonin: A pleiotropic molecule that modulates DNA damage response and repair pathways

M Majidinia, A Sadeghpour, S Mehrzadi… - Journal of pineal …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
DNA repair is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the genome. Perturbations in the
DNA repair pathways have been identified in several human cancers. Thus, compounds …

Melatonin: A smart molecule in the DNA repair system

SM Mir, A Aliarab, G Goodarzi… - Cell Biochemistry …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
DNA repair is an important pathway for the protection of DNA molecules from destruction.
DNA damage can be produced by oxidative reactive nitrogen or oxygen species, irritation …

Evidence of melatonin synthesis in the ram reproductive tract

M Gonzalez‐Arto, TRS Hamilton, M Gallego… - …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule found in a wide range of fluids, one of them being ram
seminal plasma, in which it can reach higher concentrations than those found in blood …

Enhancing the developmental competence of prepubertal lamb oocytes by supplementing the in vitro maturation medium with sericin and the fibroblast growth factor 2 …

H Tian, Q Qi, F Yan, C Wang, F Hou, W Ren, L Zhang… - Theriogenology, 2021 - Elsevier
Poor development of oocytes from prepubertal animals is a major factor that hinders the
application of the technology, juvenile in vitro embryo transfer (JIVET). The aim of this study …

Effects of melatonin during IVM in defined medium on oocyte meiosis, oxidative stress, and subsequent embryo development

MC Rodrigues-Cunha, LG Mesquita, F Bressan… - Theriogenology, 2016 - Elsevier
Melatonin may have beneficial effects when used in oocyte maturation and embryo
development culture. The effect of melatonin during IVM on meiosis resumption and …

Melatonin-induced demethylation of antioxidant genes increases antioxidant capacity through RORα in cumulus cells of prepubertal lambs

Y Fang, J Zhang, Y Li, X Guo, J Li, R Zhong… - Free Radical Biology and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Physical damage and oxidative stress may occur in prepubertal cumulus cells, due to
insufficient glutathione synthesis. To determine potential epigenetic mechanisms related to …

Role of melatonin on embryo viability in sheep

JA Abecia, F Forcada, MI Vázquez… - Reproduction …, 2019 - CSIRO Publishing
Melatonin is a natural hormone synthesised in the pineal gland, the activity of which is
regulated by day–night perception and dictates seasonal rhythms in reproduction in ovine …

Exogenous melatonin in the culture medium does not affect the development of in vivo-derived pig embryos but substantially improves the quality of in vitro-produced …

CA Martinez, C Cuello, I Parrilla, C Maside, G Ramis… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cloned and transgenic pigs are relevant human disease models and serve as potential
donors for regenerative medicine and xenotransplantation. These technologies demand …

MT3 melatonin binding site, MT1 and MT2 melatonin receptors are present in oocyte, but only MT1 is present in bovine blastocyst produced in vitro

RV Sampaio, DSB Conceição, MS Miranda… - Reproductive Biology …, 2012 - Springer
Background Melatonin inclusion into in vitro oocyte maturation (IVM) protocols has been
suggested because it possesses a powerful free radical scavenger capability that improves …

The role of Melatonin receptor MTNR1A in the action of Melatonin on bovine granulosa cells

SJ Wang, WJ Liu, LK Wang, XS Pang… - Molecular …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Granulosa cells (GCs) play an important role in ovarian follicle growth, development, and
follicular atresia. In the present study, we investigated the effects of Melatonin on bovine …