Department of Zoology, Jai Prakash University, Bihar, India
Research Article
Immune maintenance and regulation by plant-melatonin: A review.
Author(s): Somenath Ghosh*
The basic structure of melatonin is evolutionarily conserved. Hence, it was speculated that melatonin may be present in different animals (from unicellular to multi-cellular) and even in plants. Melatonin in plans is generally regarded as Phyto-melatonin. Like the role of melatonin in animals, Phyto-melatonin can perform several functions like attenuation of apoptosis, prevention of free radical generation, protection against Ultraviolet Radiations (UV) irradiation, etc. But, unlike phytoestrogen, the role of Phyto-melatonin in animals is an unexplored area. Hence, the present study aimed to note the role of Phyto-melatonin in the maintenance of general health and immunity of goats. To fulfill the aim, we supplemented the goats with a Phyto-melatonin-rich diet i.e. corn (Zea mays) which is having 1.4 ng/gm of the dry weight of tissue and they are also edible to goats. We note.. View More»
DOI:
10.37532/ npcr.10.1.1-5
