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  The book aims to cover basic physiologic functions of melatonin, and its therapeutic applications in humans for a variety of clinically relevant disorders. This book contains chapters on the recent aspects of melatonin physiology, its receptors and their role in mitochondrial function, its immunomodulatory role and importance in seasonal dependent diseases, role in human reproduction, role in sleep, circadian rhythm and sleep disorders, role in neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, melatonin’s therapeutic use in neurobehavioral disorders in children, migraine and tension headache is also covered in this book. Melatonin’s antioxidant role in Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy and in glaucoma have also been discussed in short chapters. Two major melatonin agonists, ramelteon and agomelatine are discussed extensively on their current clinical application and ongoing research. Two chapters on agomelatonin and its role in mood disorders, particularly depressive disorders, are an important feature of this book. The chapters are written by experts from the global academia recognized for their original research and published work in the field of melatonin science.

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From the reviews: This book reviews melatonin and its therapeutic clinical application in human disorders. ... The book is aimed at a wide audience including students, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, oncologists, and scientists with an interest in melatonin. ... It would be helpful for those in a variety of disciplines, including students, researchers, and clinicians. (M. Isabel L. Crisostomo, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2014)

From the book reviews: A review in 29 chapters of the various proven or possible effects of melatonin on physiological states and diseases. The controversial issues of clinical and therapeutic applications are backed up by many references. For those interested in the possible use of Melatonin in sleep and neurological disorders. (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews (PER), Vol. 12 (1), September, 2014) This book reviews melatonin and its therapeutic clinical application in human disorders. ... The book is aimed at a wide audience including students, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, oncologists, and scientists with an interest in melatonin. ... It would be helpful for those in a variety of disciplines, including students, researchers, and clinicians. (M. Isabel L. Crisostomo, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2014)

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Dr Srinivasan Venkataramanujam, Ph.D, MAMS (Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences) India Sri Sathya Sai Medical Educational & Research Foundation, Coimbatore, India Professional Experience: (Teaching & research)in Medical Colleges in INDIA Lecturer in Physiology; JJM Medical College (Davangere) From Feb 1970 to August 1970 Tutor- Madurai Medical college , Madurai From September 1970 to 1974 Assistant Professor of Physiology Madurai Medical College , Sept 1974 to Nov 1994. Associate Professor in Physiology Perundurai Medical College , From Nov 1994 to July 1996. Professor of Physiology ,PSG Institute of Medical Sciences Coimbatore, From July 1996to Feb, 2002 Professor of Physiology SRM Medical College , Kancheepuram Dt, From Sept 2008 to 27 Aug 2009. Teaching & Research Experiance in Malaysia Professor Madya in Dept of Physiology ,School of Medical Sciences University Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, KotaBharu, Malaysia From Feb 27 2002 to ^th Sept 2008 ( 6 year , 6 months) Papers presented/published in National & International Journals : 110. (40 with International collaboration ). Chapters written In Books published by International Medical Publishers : 6.

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