Vol. 23 (Suppl 1) 2002 Neuro endocrinology letters

Potential anticarcinogenic action of melatonin and other antioxidants mediated by antioxidative mechanisms.

: The complex process of carcinogenesis is, to a large extent, due to oxidative stress. Numerous indicators of oxidative damage are enhanced in the result of the action of carcinogens. Several antioxidants protect, with different efficacy, against oxidative abuse, exerted by carcinogens. Recently, melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine.....