Biogenic amines in the reduction of oxidative stress: melatonin and its metabolites. Reiter R, Tan D, Jou M, Korkmaz A, Manchester L, Paredes S. Journal Article 2008; 29(4): 391-398 PubMed PMID: 18766165 Keywords: Animals, Antioxidants:metabolism, Free Radicals:metabolism, Melatonin:metabolism, Mitochondria:metabolism, Molecular Structure, Neuroprotective Agents:metabolism, Oxidative Stress, Reactive Nitrogen Species:metabolism, Reactive Oxygen Species:metabolism,. Citation : N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine (melatonin) is an endogenous indoleamine produced by all vertebrate organisms. Its production in the pineal..... Read abstract Full text PDF