Melatonin: biological role and optimization of its application

Modern literature sources on melatonin are analyzed, and its role in certain systems of the human body is characterized. Melatonin a universal molecule that present almost every living organism, from bacteria to humans. In vertebrates, addition production by peripheral tissues, synthesized centrally pineal gland.The aim work systematize data melatonin, biological role, effectiveness therapy various pathological conditions humans.Conclusions. Given secreted organs tissues involved molecular mechanisms processes, drugs can be useful optimize treatment socially significant diseases. studies may also contribute development new approaches for prevention age-related pathology.