Melatonin and Phytomelatonin: Chemistry, Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Distribution and Bioactivity in Plants and Animals—An Overview
Melatonin is a ubiquitous indolamine, largely investigated for its key role in the regulation of several physiological processes in both animals and plants. In the last century, it was reported that this molecule may be produced in high concentrations by several species belonging to the plant kingdo...
Main Authors: | Giuseppe Mannino, Carlo Pernici, Graziella Serio, Carla Gentile, Cinzia M. Bertea |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/18/9996 |
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