During pregnancy, the mother must adapt her body systems to support nutrient and oxygen
supply for growth of the baby in utero and during the subsequent lactation. These include …

Many of melatonin's actions are mediated through interaction with the G-protein coupled
membrane bound melatonin receptors type 1 and type 2 (MT1 and MT2, respectively) or …

In addition to its antioxidative effects melatonin acts through specific nuclear and plasma
membrane receptors. To date, two G-protein coupled melatonin membrane receptors, MT1 …

Pregnancy is influenced by the circadian (“circa” or approximately; diēm or day) system,
which coordinates physiology and behavior with predictable daily changes in the …

A rhythmic expression of clock genes occurs within the cells of multiple organs and tissues
throughout the body, termed “peripheral clocks.” Peripheral clocks are subject to …

The perinatal period is a sensitive time in mammalian development that can have long-
lasting consequences on offspring phenotype via maternal effects. Maternal effects have …

The circadian timing of spontaneous human deliveries results in births occurring statistically
more often during the nocturnal phase of the 24-h cycle. The neuroendocrine mechanisms …

This study investigated the protective effects of melatonin against formaldehyde-induced
oxidative damage and apoptosis in rat testes. A total of 21 male Wistar rats were divided into …

Purpose Dysmenorrhea is a common, recurring, painful condition with a global prevalence
of 71%. The treatment regime for dysmenorrhea includes hormonal therapies and NSAID …

The aim of this study was to examine the protective effects of melatonin against CCl4‐
induced hepatotoxicity in the rat. Twenty‐four male Wistar rats were divided into three …