Antioxidant Effect of Melatonin in Preterm Newborns

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Authors

Lucia Marseglia · University of Messina

Eloisa Gitto · University of Messina

Elisa Laschi · University of Siena

Maurizio Giordano · Federico II University Hospital

Carmelo Romeo · University of Messina

Laura Cannavò · University of Messina

Anna Laura Toni ·

Abstract

Early melatonin administration in preterm newborns reduces lipid peroxidation in the first days of life showing a potential role to protect high-risk newborns. <i>Trial Registration</i>. This trial is registered with NCT04785183, Early Supplementation of Melatonin in Preterm Newborns: the Effects on Oxidative Stress.

Topics & Keywords

Circadian rhythm and melatonin Birth, Development, and Health Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity

Volume 2021, Issue 1, pp. 6308255-6308255

DOI: 10.1155/2021/6308255

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