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melatonin and Cholelithiasis

melatonin has been researched along with Cholelithiasis in 4 studies

Cholelithiasis: Presence or formation of GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, usually in the gallbladder (CHOLECYSTOLITHIASIS) or the common bile duct (CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The incidence of gallstones is increasing and is expected to rise dramatically with the increase in the longevity and the risk factors such as obesity."6.44Reactive oxygen species and the hypomotility of the gall bladder as targets for the treatment of gallstones with melatonin: a review. ( Flores, LJ; Jenigiri, B; Koppisetti, S; Reiter, RJ; Tamura, H; Tan, DX; Tengattini, S; Terron, MP, 2008)
" This study was designed to examine the oxidative stress changes during pigment gallstone formation and to investigate whether melatonin (MLT) could act as a chemopreventive agent for cholelithiasis in a guinea pig model."3.70Melatonin prevents pigment gallstone formation induced by bile duct ligation in guinea pigs. ( Chen, CY; Lin, XZ; Liu, ZA; Shiesh, SC; Tsao, HC, 2000)
"The incidence of gallstones is increasing and is expected to rise dramatically with the increase in the longevity and the risk factors such as obesity."2.44Reactive oxygen species and the hypomotility of the gall bladder as targets for the treatment of gallstones with melatonin: a review. ( Flores, LJ; Jenigiri, B; Koppisetti, S; Reiter, RJ; Tamura, H; Tan, DX; Tengattini, S; Terron, MP, 2008)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Aust, S1
Thalhammer, T1
Humpeler, S1
Jäger, W1
Klimpfinger, M1
Tucek, G1
Obrist, P1
Marktl, W1
Penner, E1
Ekmekcioglu, C1
Koppisetti, S1
Jenigiri, B1
Terron, MP1
Tengattini, S1
Tamura, H1
Flores, LJ1
Tan, DX2
Reiter, RJ2
Shiesh, SC1
Chen, CY1
Lin, XZ1
Liu, ZA1
Tsao, HC1
Karbownik, M1

Reviews

1 review available for melatonin and Cholelithiasis

ArticleYear
Reactive oxygen species and the hypomotility of the gall bladder as targets for the treatment of gallstones with melatonin: a review.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2008, Volume: 53, Issue:10

    Topics: Antioxidants; Cholelithiasis; Cholesterol; Gallbladder Emptying; Gallstones; Humans; Melatonin; Reac

2008

Other Studies

3 other studies available for melatonin and Cholelithiasis

ArticleYear
The melatonin receptor subtype MT1 is expressed in human gallbladder epithelia.
    Journal of pineal research, 2004, Volume: 36, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetylserotonin O-Methyltransferase; Arylalkylamine N-Acetyltransferase; Arylamine N-Acetyltransfera

2004
Melatonin prevents pigment gallstone formation induced by bile duct ligation in guinea pigs.
    Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.), 2000, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Bile; Bile Ducts; Bile Pigments; Cholelithiasis; Free Radical Scavengers; Guinea Pigs; Liga

2000
Cholelithiasis, oxidative stress and melatonin.
    Journal of pineal research, 2001, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Antioxidants; Cholelithiasis; Cholestasis; Guinea Pigs; Humans; Melatonin; Oxidative Stress

2001