Melatonin may have a role in the pathogenesis of functional dyspepsia in males

Ermis F., Uyanikoglu A., Akyuz F., Yonal O., Keskin F., Ciftci S., ...More

EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES, vol.19, no.23, pp.4675-4678, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 23
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.4675-4678
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Pathogenesis of functional dyspepsia (FD) is complex. Melatonin is synthesized in enterochromaffin cells (EC) of the digestive system. It may influence gut function. The aim of this study is to evaluate the serum melatonin levels in FD patients.