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ReviewJournal of ovarian research2025

Effects of melatonin in polycystic ovary syndrome: is there Hippo pathway crosstalk?

Lijun Wang, Yuanyuan Jin, Yuanyuan Zhi, Zhenzhen Li, Meili Wang, Boda Wang, Xinbo Wang

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Review in Journal of ovarian research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Lijun Wang *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5613-2382
Yuanyuan Jin *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China.
Yuanyuan ZhiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China.
Zhenzhen LiDepartment of Pathology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China.
Meili WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China.
Boda WangEmergency Department, Xinji Town Central Health Center, Guanxian County, Liaocheng, 252500, China.
Xinbo WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China. wangxinbo135@126.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2718-7774

Funding

Shandong Medical and Health Technology Development Fund No. 202105010806Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation No. ZR2024QH179
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder among reproductive women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo-ovulation and polycystic ovarian morphology. Incorporating complementary medicine alongside traditional lifestyle therapies for PCOS may offer additional benefits for affected women. Melatonin (MT), a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, has emerged as a potential treatment for regulating ovarian function in PCOS. However, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of MT on PCOS need to be elucidated.

methodsThis review consolidates evidence from randomized controlled trials, original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses regarding MT supplementation in PCOS, with a particular focus on its interaction with the Hippo pathway, to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge.

resultsCurrent evidence suggests that MT plays a role in modulating PCOS through various mechanisms and is associated with the Hippo pathway. However, several uncertainties and key limitations in the existing literature must be addressed before these treatments can be integrated into standard clinical practice. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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MelatoninPolycystic Ovary SyndromeProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesFemaleHippo Signaling PathwayHumansSignal TransductionMelatoninProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesHippoMelatoninOvaryPCOSYAP

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PMID40369589
PMCPMC12076993

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