Melatonin as a Guardian of Mitochondria: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Yanyu Bao; Guoying Miao; Nannan He; Xingting Bao; Zheng Shi; Cuilan Hu; Xiongxiong Liu; Bing Wang · 2026 · Biology
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Abstract
Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key early pathological process in neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), leading to oxidative stress, impaired energy metabolism, and neuronal apoptosis prior to the onset of clinical symptoms. Although mitochondria represent important therapeutic targets, effective interventions targeting mitochondrial function remain limited. This review summarizes current evidence regarding the mechanisms by which melatonin protects mitochondria and evaluates its therapeutic relevance, with a primary focus on Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease-the ma
Abstract by Yanyu Bao; Guoying Miao; Nannan He; Xingting Bao; Zheng Shi; Cuilan Hu; Xiongxiong Liu; Bing Wang, Biology (2026) — licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Metadata source: OpenAlex · DOI 10.3390/biology15020189