Implications of melatonin in etiopathogenesis and treatment of autistic spectrum disorders

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the epiphyseal gland. Its physiologic functions have been extensively studied during the last years, its cyclic secretion seeming associated with multiple normal biological processes. Its correlation with autism has long been researched by some authors with the pur...

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Published in:Revista medicală Română 2016-06, Vol.63 (2), p.111-114
Main Authors: Zamfir-Chiru-Anton, A., Stanciu, A.E., Gheorghe, D.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Melatonin is a hormone produced by the epiphyseal gland. Its physiologic functions have been extensively studied during the last years, its cyclic secretion seeming associated with multiple normal biological processes. Its correlation with autism has long been researched by some authors with the purpose to find a better therapeutically approach for a relative common disease of childhood. This paper reviews the accumulated scientific data in order to better understand the possible melatonin use in autistic symptoms treatment.
ISSN:1220-5478
2069-606X
DOI:10.37897/RMJ.2016.2.3