Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Vitamin D is currently known for its effects on the bone and muscle systems as well as for its pleiotropic and antiproliferative effects. The relationship between vitamin D and diabetes mellitus is in the focus of scientific research. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to be associated with the development of diabetes mellitus type 1 as well as with poor glycemic control in diabetes mellitus type 2.Aim: The aim was to study the effect of v...

Introduction: Melatonin is a hormone mainly synthesized and secreted by the pineal gland. It is involved in the orchestration of circadian rhythms its levels being elevated during the hours of darkness in the human. Melatonin may have other pleiotropic functions in the human organism. In particular, it may be involved in the regulation of glucose metabolism and the pathogenesis of diabetes.Aim: The aim was to study the effect of melatonin on rat islet ce...