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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2025

Melatonin and angiogenesis potential in stem cells.

Somayyeh Rashidi, Sara Aghakhani Chegeni, Golbarg Roozbahani, Reza Rahbarghazi, Aysa Rezabakhsh, Russel J Reiter

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Melatonin and the Dental Pulp: A Scoping Review.International endodontic journal · 2026
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6 authors.

Somayyeh RashidiDepartment of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Sara Aghakhani ChegeniStem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute (SCARM), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Golbarg RoozbahaniDepartment of Plant, Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Reza RahbarghaziStem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. rahbarghazir@tbzmed.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3864-9166
Aysa RezabakhshCardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Russel J ReiterDepartment of Cell Systems and Anatomy, University of Texas (Ut) Health, San Antonio, Tx, USA.

Funding

Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences IR.TBZMED.VCR.REC.1404.045
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ischemic diseases, especially coronary artery diseases and myocardial infarction, are the leading cause of human death in the clinical setting. Unfortunately, most of the available clinical interventions can partially restore the function of ischemic myocardium, resulting in the progression of chronic heart failure.The induction of vascular tissue formation, hereafter known as angiogenesis, can provide blood perfusion and prevent the expansion of ischemia-related pathologies. In recent years, the discovery and advent of multiple stem cells into human regenerative medicine have led to the alleviation of certain end-stage pathological conditions via direct differentiation into the mature and functional cells or secretion of various cytokines and angiogenesis factors in a paracrine manner. Melatonin (mel) is a natural molecule with direct and indirect pleiotropic actions on different biological phenomena. This neurohormone is primarily known for its antioxidant, tumoricidal, and anti-inflammatory actions in several pathological conditions. Whether and how mel regulates the angiogenesis behavior of stem cells is currently under debate. Here, we collected and evaluated recent data related to the angiogenic properties of mel on stem cells. Data from the present article may help us in the development of new therapeutic regimes in patients with ischemic conditions.

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AngiogenesisMelatoninStem CellsAnimalsHumansIschemiaMelatoninCell differentiationMelatoninNeovascularizationParacrine communicationStem cells

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PMCPMC12326606

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