Joo Seong Soo, Yoo Yeong-Min
Department of Marine Bioscience, College of Life Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea.
Institute of Environmental Research, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea.
Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Aug 4;26(15):7526. doi: 10.3390/ijms26157526.
Bisphenol A (BPA), a prevalent endocrine-disrupting chemical, is widely found in various consumer products and poses significant health risks, particularly through hormone receptor interactions, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. BPA exposure is associated with reproductive, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Melatonin, a neurohormone with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has emerged as a potential therapeutic agent to counteract the toxic effects of BPA. This review consolidates recent findings from in vitro and animal/preclinical studies, highlighting melatonin's protective mechanisms against BPA-induced toxicity. These include its capacity to reduce oxidative stress, restore mitochondrial function, modulate inflammatory responses, and protect against DNA damage. In animal models, melatonin also mitigates reproductive toxicity, enhances fertility parameters, and reduces histopathological damage. Melatonin's ability to regulate endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and cell death pathways underscores its multifaceted protective role. Despite promising preclinical results, human clinical trials are needed to validate these findings and establish optimal dosages, treatment durations, and safety profiles. This review discusses the wide range of potential uses of melatonin for treating BPA toxicity and suggests directions for future research.
双酚A(BPA)是一种普遍存在的内分泌干扰化学物质,广泛存在于各种消费品中,并带来重大健康风险,尤其是通过激素受体相互作用、氧化应激和线粒体功能障碍。接触双酚A与生殖、代谢和神经发育障碍有关。褪黑素是一种具有强大抗氧化和抗炎特性的神经激素,已成为对抗双酚A毒性作用的潜在治疗剂。本综述整合了体外和动物/临床前研究的最新发现,突出了褪黑素对双酚A诱导毒性的保护机制。这些机制包括其降低氧化应激、恢复线粒体功能、调节炎症反应以及防止DNA损伤的能力。在动物模型中,褪黑素还可减轻生殖毒性、提高生育参数并减少组织病理学损伤。褪黑素调节内质网(ER)应激和细胞死亡途径的能力突出了其多方面的保护作用。尽管临床前结果很有前景,但仍需要进行人体临床试验来验证这些发现,并确定最佳剂量、治疗持续时间和安全性概况。本综述讨论了褪黑素治疗双酚A毒性的广泛潜在用途,并提出了未来研究的方向。
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