Melatonin and age-related cardiovascular diseases: Current reviews / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

The pineal gland is a neuroendocrine gland closely related to human aging.Melatonin is a kind of indole neuroendocrine hormone secreted by pineal gland which is essential for maintaining physiological function.Many researches have found that melatonin plays a key protective role against aging-related cardiovascular diseases.In this article, the advanced studies at home and abroad on melatonin and aging-related cardiovascular diseases are reviewed, and the related physiological functions and mechanisms are discussed.