Synopses & Reviews
The book aims to cover basic physiologic functions of melatonin, and its therapeutic applications in humans for a variety of clinically relevant disorders. The proposed book will contain chapters on the recent aspects of melatonin physiology, its receptors and their
Synopsis
This book surveys functions of melatonin, and its therapeutic applications for a variety of disorders. Covers the role of melatonin in sleep, circadian rhythm, and
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
.- Chapter 1. Melatonin: Its Physiology and Pharmacology .- Chapter 2. Past, Present and Future of Melatonin's Clinical Uses.- Chapter 3. Melatonin's Role in Mitochondrial Homeostasis: Health and Disease.- Chapter 4. Melatonin Receptors and their Role in Human Diseases.- Chapter 5. Melatonin as an Antioxidant: Mechanisms and Applications.- Chapter 6. Melatonin and Immune Function .- Chapter 7. Microbicidal Actions of Melatonin and its Clinical Use .- Chapter 8. Melatonin's Role in Antinociceptive Mechanisms: Therapeutic Applications.- Chapter 9. Melatonin Antagonism as a Way for Therapeutic Application in Malaria..- Chapter 10. Melatonin in Human Reproductive Mechanisms.- Chapter 11.