Elżbieta Skrzydlewska
Published: 2001-11-15
GICID: 01.3001.0000.3480
Available language versions: en
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 2001; 55 (6)
Abstract
This review describes the structure and properties of melatonin. The interaction of melatonin with reactive oxygen species and its protective action in relation to DNA, lipids and proteins are presented. The effect of melatonin on antioxidant and prooxidant enzymes is discussed, too.