Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes https://t.co/IY90ZI7ZPC Mitochondria > pineal gland for melatonin production. https://t.co/ZsX7RiVrYM
Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes.
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Posts reflect interest through comments about the organelles' roles in melatonin synthesis, with phrases like 'protects mitochondria' and 'original site of melatonin production,' indicating engagement. Many liken mitochondria to the pineal gland, showing an appreciation of the study's significance, and referencing the hypothesis as potentially transformative for understanding cellular protection mechanisms.
Most discussions support the hypothesis, highlighting its plausibility and importance, especially with claims like mitochondria and chloroplasts being primary sites of melatonin synthesis and their roles in protecting cells.
The social discussions show moderate interest, with some posts emphasizing the significance of the findings and proposing comparisons like mitochondria producing more melatonin than the pineal gland.
Many posts reference specific functions, such as oxidative stress protection, and cite sources or prior research, indicating a moderate level of involvement.
Participants acknowledge the potential paradigm shift in understanding melatonin's origin, suggesting the research could influence future studies and biological concepts.
Abstract in brief
- Mitochondria and chloroplasts are key sources of free radicals in cells, which makes their protection through antioxidants like melatonin crucial, and recent evidence suggests these organelles can synthesize and metabolize melatonin, with key enzymes identified within them.
- The evolutionary history indicates that mitochondria originated from purple nonsulfur bacteria like Rhodospirillum rubrum, and chloroplasts from cyanobacteria; both bacteria are capable of synthesizing melatonin, and this capacity was likely transferred to host cells during endosymbiosis.
- The hypothesis proposes that mitochondria and chloroplasts were the original sites of melatonin production in early eukaryotic cells, a function that has been conserved throughout evolution and may still be the primary site of melatonin synthesis in most cells today.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyMitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis:a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes https://t.co/bgddm3DjuH
Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes - Tan - 2013 - Journal of Pineal Research - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/NuPWUZ3cH3
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
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Understanding Melatonin's Role in Circadian and Reproductive Health
This video explores melatonin, a hormone produced at night, and its key functions in regulating reproductive, metabolic, immune, and behavioral processes. It examines its production, impact on health, and relevance to…
Cell and Origin of Life: Insights into Early Biological Processes
This video explores the origins of life, focusing on cell structure, early evolutionary processes, and the significance of mitochondria and chloroplasts in melatonin synthesis, highlighting their role in cell protection…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
Mitochondria & chloroplasts as original sites of melatonin synthesis –High levels of melatonin produced by mitochondria & chloroplasts are used to protect these important cellular organelles against oxidative stress & preserve their physiological functions https://t.co/P5ZlnqIBou https://t.co/z5PWunGc7w
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
RT @Grimhood: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary funct…
Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes https://t.co/IY90ZI7ZPC Mitochondria > pineal gland for melatonin production. https://t.co/ZsX7RiVrYM
RT @RootCauseDoctor: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis:a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary…
RT @RootCauseDoctor: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis:a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary…
RT @RootCauseDoctor: Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis:a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary…
Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis: a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes - Tan - 2013 - Journal of Pineal Research - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/NuPWUZ3cH3
Mitochondria and chloroplasts as the original sites of melatonin synthesis:a hypothesis related to melatonin's primary function and evolution in eukaryotes https://t.co/bgddm3DjuH
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