Journal article
Melatonin in Psychiatric and Sleep Disorders
Abstract
Melatonin is the major hormone produced by the pineal gland. The concentration of the hormone in blood is increased during the hours of darkness, while a low concentration occurs during daylight. Its secretion is controlled by an endogenous rhythm-generating system that is entrained by light. Melatonin has a role in cueing circadian rhythms (notably the sleep-wake rhythm) and promoting sleep and contributes significantly to the circadian rhythm …
Authors
Brown GM
Journal
CNS Drugs, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 209–226
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 1995
DOI
10.2165/00023210-199503030-00006
ISSN
1172-7047