褪黑素生物学作用的研究进展

Research Progress on Biological Effects of Melatonin

褪黑素是由松果体分泌的一种吲哚类激素,通过神经免疫内分泌网络对机体产生重要的作用.大量研究发现褪黑素具有广泛的生理作用,如促进睡眠、抗衰老、免疫调节、神经保护、抗肿瘤、对其他内分泌的调节、促进细胞生长等多种功能.

Melatonin is a kind of indole hormone secreted by the pineal gland. It plays an important role in the immune system. A large number of studies have found that melatonin has a wide range of physiological functions, such as promoting sleep, anti aging, immune regulation, neuroprotection, anti-tumor, endocrine regulation, and other functions. In this paper, the research progress of melato- nin and its main biological effects are discussed.