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Melatonin as a mitochondrial protector in neurodegenerative diseases
Melatonin's role in protecting energy producers in brain cells during neurodegenerative diseases
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Abstract
Mitochondrial dysfunction is a primary event in neurodegeneration.
- Melatonin may exert protective roles on mitochondria, which are essential for energy production in brain cells.
- Disturbances in mitochondrial physiology are associated with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases.
- Melatonin's antioxidant properties could play a significant role in mitigating the effects of neurodegeneration.
- The neuroprotective effects of melatonin are potentially more effective during the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases.
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