Description
This book provides a comprehensive review of the current understanding of melatonin, from its history to its various physiological effects and clinical applications. It is an important reference for researchers in many fields, including neurobiology, cell biology, endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, reproductive biology, psychiatry, and ophthalmology.
Melatonin: Biosynthesis, Physiological Effects, and Clinical Applications provides a thorough review of recent advances in major areas of melatonin research. The book is arranged in a logical sequence, beginning with the history of melatonin and then proceeding to cover its biochemistry and secretion, physiological effects, and clinical significance. New findings and current concepts are emphasized, and a significant amount of previously unpublished data are included. The book will be an important reference for neurobiologists, cell biologists, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, neuroendocrinologists, reproductive biologists, psychiatrists, and other researchers and clinicians interested in melatonin.