Consequences of lethal-whole-body gamma radiation and possible ameliorative role of melatonin
Abstract Gamma radiation induces the generation of free radicals, leading to serious cellular damages in…
Melatonin as a radioprotective agent: a review
Abstract Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), the chief secretory product of the pineal gland in the brain, is…
Antioxidative effects of melatonin in protection against cellular damage caused by ionizing radiation
Abstract Ionizing radiation is classified as a potent carcinogen, and its injury to living cells…
Protective Effect of Melatonin Against Radiotherapy-Induced Small Intestinal Oxidative Stress: Biochemical Evaluation
Abstract Background and Objectives: Radiation enteritis is a common side effect after radiotherapy for abdominal…
Melatonin as Protection Against Radiation Injury: A Systematic Review
Abstract Introduction: Radiation is widely used in the treatment of various cancers and in radiological…
The radioprotective effect of melatonin against radiation-induced DNA double-strand breaks in radiology
Objective: The objective of this study is to observe the effect of 100-mg melatonin in…
Melatonin attenuates radiation-induced cortical bone-derived stem cells injury and enhances bone repair in postradiation femoral defect model
Background The healing of bone defects can be challenging for clinicians to manage, especially after…