Medical hypotheses2021,Vol.1473.DOI:10.1016/j.mehy.2021.110504

Daylight is critical to preserve 5-methoxytryptophol levels in suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients

Sehirli, Ahmet Ozer Sayiner, Serkan
Medical hypotheses2021,Vol.1473.DOI:10.1016/j.mehy.2021.110504

Daylight is critical to preserve 5-methoxytryptophol levels in suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients

Sehirli, Ahmet Ozer 1Sayiner, Serkan2
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作者信息

  • 1. Near East Univ, Fac Dent, Dept Pharmacol, Nicosia, Cyprus
  • 2. Near East Univ, Fac Vet Med, Dept Biochem, Near East Blvd, CY-99138 Nicosia, Cyprus
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Abstract

Declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, COVID-19 causes damage to tissues with the cytokine storm. It even causes death in people who are fond of it. In this case, the role of the immune system is vital. In particular, the cycle of melatonin and 5-methoxytryptophol released from the pineal hormone ensures that immunity continues for 24 h. While 5-MTX is active in sunlight, melatonin secretion increases in the dark at night. 5-MTX, like melatonin, has shown antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties in studies. Therefore, people who are sick and those who are not must strictly comply with the 24-h circadian rhythm during this period. We think that it is crucial in terms of being protected from the disease that we should carry out our activities according to the circadian rhythm.

Key words

5-Methoxytryptophol/COVID-19/Cytokine storm/Immunomodulation/Melatonin

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2021
Medical hypotheses

Medical hypotheses

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ISSN:0306-9877
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