Roles of melatonin in the field of reproductive medicine - 13/11/21
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Abstract |
Melatonin, mostly released by the pineal gland, is a circadian rhythm-regulated and multifunctional hormone. Great advances in melatonin research have been made, including its role in rhythms of the sleep-wake cycle, retardation of ageing processes, as well as antioxidant or anti-inflammatory functions. Melatonin can scavenge free radicals such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), a key factor in reproductive functions. Melatonin plays an important role in oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryonic development as well. The concurrent use of melatonin increases the number of mature oocytes, the fertilization rate, and number of high-quality embryos, which improves the clinical outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART). This review discusses the relationship between melatonin and human reproductive function, and potential clinical applications of melatonin in the field of reproductive medicine.
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• | Melatonin is a very potent endogenous radical scavenger. |
• | Melatonin can be taken in order to improve outcomes for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. |
• | Melatonin promotes oocyte maturation. |
• | Melatonin delays ovarian aging. |
• | Melatonin benefits the development of early embryonic. |
Keywords : Melatonin, ART, Oxidative stress, Infertility
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