title: [Melatonin and its role in gastrointestinal pathology].
abstract: Studies on the role and the use of melatonin in the treatment of various diseases are considered to be of great interest to date. Melatonin is a hormone with unique adaptive potential; its abnormal production and secretion rhythm trigger the mechanism of desynchronosis leading to organic pathology. Impaired melatonin secretion is observed in subjects with insomnia, cardiovascular and digestive disorders, it occurs during seasonal exacerbation of chronic diseases and in patients with hormone-dependent tumours. Understanding the role of melatonin in pathogenesis of different diseases may facilitate its use for the treatment of various disorders.
authors.forename: O Iu
authors.initials: OIu
authors.lastname: Rakhimova
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008550:Melatonin / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D008550:Melatonin