Melatonin and age-related cardiovascular diseases: Current reviews
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2020.04.024
- VernacularTitle:褪黑素与衰老相关心血管疾病
- Author:
Jiayu ZHONG
1
;
Youshuo LIU
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅二医院老年病科 长沙 410011
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2020;39(4):476-480
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The pineal gland is a neuroendocrine gland closely related to human aging.Melatonin is a kind of indole neuroendocrine hormone secreted by pineal gland which is essential for maintaining physiological function.Many researches have found that melatonin plays a key protective role against aging-related cardiovascular diseases.In this article, the advanced studies at home and abroad on melatonin and aging-related cardiovascular diseases are reviewed, and the related physiological functions and mechanisms are discussed.
