Research Library

For information about gastrointestinal health issues, the following research might be of interest.

Clinical trial results published in the Journal of Pineal Research. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16948779&dopt=AbstractPlus

Pereira, RS.
“Regression of an esophageal ulcer using a dietary supplement containing melatonin.”
J Pineal Res, 2006; 40:355-356.

Jaworek J, Brzozowski T, Konturek SJ.
“Melatonin as an organoprotector in the stomach and the pancreas.”
J Pineal Res 2005; 38:73-83.

Bandyoadhyay D, Biswas K, Bandyopadhyay U, et al.
“Melatonin protects against stress-induced gastric lesions by scavenging the hydroxyl radical.”
J Pineal Res 2000; 29:143-151.

Crespo E, Macias M, Pozo D, et al.
“Melatonin inhibits expression of the inducible NO synthase II in the liver and lung and prevents endotoxemia in lipopolysaccharide-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in rats.”
FASEB J 1999;13:1537-1546.

Whittle BJR, Lopez-Belmonte J, Moncada S.
“Regulation of gastric mucosal integrity by endogenous nitric oxide, interactions with prostanoids and sensory neuropeptides in the rat.”
Br J Pharmacol 1990; 99:607-611.

Mittal RK, Holloway RH, Penagini R,et al.
“Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation. Gastroenterology 1995; 109:601-610.
Holloway RH. Systemic pharmacomodulation of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations.”
Am J Med 2001; 111:178S-185S.

Campos FL, Silva-Junior FP, Bruin VMS, Bruin PFC.
“Melatonin improves sleep in asthma.”
Am J Resp Crit Care Med 2004; 170:947-951.

Buscemi N, Vandermeer B, Pandya R et al.
“Melatonin for treatment of sleep disorders.”
Evid Rep Technol Assess 2004; 108:1-7.

Jurna I.
“Analgesic and analgesia-potentiating action of B vitamins.”
Schmerz 1998; 12:136-141.

Fang JY, Xiao SD.
“Folic acid, polymophism of methyl-group metabolism genes, and DNA methylation in relation to GI carcinogenesis.”
J Gastroenterol 2003; 38:821-829.

Gualano M, Stramentinoli G, Berti F.
“Anti-inflammatory activity of S-adenosyl-L-methionine: interference with the eicosanoid system.”
Pharmacol Res Commun 1983:15:683-696.

Giorgi G, Micheli L, Segre G.
“Effect of S-adenosyl-L-methionine on the gastric ulcer in rats.”
Riv Eur Sci Med Farmacol 1988;10:365-367.