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Melatonin as a potential treatment for septic cardiomyopathy.

Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
October 1, 2023
Amira Mohamed Taha et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate melatonin's potential as a treatment for sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SCM) by reviewing its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects.

Results Summary

Melatonin demonstrated protective effects against SCM through its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, with preclinical studies showing positive results. However, clinical trials are needed to confirm optimal dosage and efficacy.

Population

Preclinical studies (animal models) and theoretical application to humans with sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

Synergistic effects noted with antibiotics, resveratrol, and other anti-oxidants.

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
melatonin
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septic cardiomyopathy (SCM)
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emerged as a potential agent
#1
melatonin
decrease
the adverse event of sepsis
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counterattacks
#2
melatonin
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many cardiovascular diseases
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protects against
#3
melatonin
neutral
SCM
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exerts preventive effects on
#4
melatonin in combination with other drugs such as antibiotics, resveratrol, and anti-oxidants
decrease
inflammation
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showing synergistic effects in reducing
#5
melatonin in combination with other drugs such as antibiotics, resveratrol, and anti-oxidants
neutral
anti-oxidant
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showing synergistic effects in
#6
melatonin in combination with other drugs such as antibiotics, resveratrol, and anti-oxidants
increase
cardiac function
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showing synergistic effects in improving
#7
melatonin
neutral
sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy
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appears to be promising as a possible treatment for
#8
Abstract

Septic cardiomyopathy (SCM) is a common complication of sepsis contributing to high mortality rates. Its pathophysiology involves complex factors, including inflammatory cytokines, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and immune dysregulation. Despite extensive research, no effective pharmacological agent has been established for sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Melatonin, a hormone with diverse functions in the body, has emerged as a potential agent for SCM through its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and cardioprotective roles. Through various molecular levels of its mechanism of action, it counterattacks the adverse event of sepsis. Experimental studies have mentioned that melatonin protects against many cardiovascular diseases and exerts preventive effects on SCM. Moreover, melatonin has been investigated in combination with other drugs such as antibiotics, resveratrol, and anti-oxidants showing synergistic effects in reducing inflammation, anti-oxidant, and improving cardiac function. While preclinical studies have demonstrated positive results, clinical trials are required to establish the optimal dosage, route of administration, and treatment duration for melatonin in SCM. Its safety profile, low toxicity, and natural occurrence in the human body provide a favorable basis for its clinical use. This review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence of the use of melatonin in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM). Melatonin appears to be promising as a possible treatment for sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy and demands further investigation.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansMelatoninAntioxidantsCardiomyopathiesCardiovascular DiseasesSepsis
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety85
Efficacy75/10
Quality70/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations11
Citations/Year5.5
Relative Citation Ratio2.92
NIH Percentile84.4%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score2.62
Normalized Score0.78
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