title: What are the implications of melatonin in the peritoneal fluid?
abstract: The Authors evidence the presence of melatonin (MT) in the peritoneal fluid (PF). They researched possible correlations between MT and other protein and steroid hormones in the PF and in the plasma. The only significant correlation found was a "negative" one between plasma MT and plasma E2. The Authors exclude an ovarian source for peritoneal fluid MT. They believe that MT may have a role in menstrual cycle regulation, directly modulating ovarian steroid production. To determine if MT has indeed such a role, they feel it important to study the possible presence of ovarian MT receptors.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, (Chief C. Romanini), University of Ancona, Italy.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Turi
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Mazzarini
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Costa
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Romanini
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Foschi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000737:chemistry*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D004958:Estradiol / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000032:analysis; D008550:Melatonin / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D010870:Pineal Gland / Q000378:metabolism; D011374:Progesterone / Q000032:analysis; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D013739:Testosterone / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D013739:Testosterone; D011374:Progesterone; D004958:Estradiol; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone; D008550:Melatonin