Publication Name	World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Manuscript ID	1776
Country	Malawi

Received	2013-01-05 16:50
Peer-Review Started	2013-01-05 20:32
To Make the First Decision	2013-03-18 15:21
Return for Revision	2013-03-19 19:02
Revised	2013-04-18 00:06
Second Decision	2013-05-09 12:17
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2013-05-10 10:01
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Category	Reproductive Biology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	New developments of the effect of melatonin on reproduction
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Fanuel Lampiao and Stefan S Du Plessis
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Fanuel Lampiao, PhD, Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, PO Box 360, Blantyre 3, Malawi. flampiao@medcol.mw
Key Words	Melatonin; Reproduction; Reactive oxygen species; Antioxidants; Pineal gland
Core Tip	In recent years, many studies have been focusing on the role melatonin plays in the process of reproduction. The low success rate in assisted reproductive technologies due to the detrimental effects of oxidative stress has led to studies investigating the potency of melatonin as an antioxidant. Studies have shown that melatonin reduces oxidative stress and contributes to oocyte maturation, embryo development, and luteinization of granulosa cells. Clinical studies have demonstrated that melatonin treatment for infertile women increases intra-follicular melatonin concentrations, reduces intra-follicular oxidative damage, and increases the chances of pregnancy. This review highlights the effects of melatonin in reproduction.
Publish Date	2013-06-03 16:12
Citation	Lampiao F, Du Plessis SS. New developments of the effect of melatonin on reproduction. World J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 2(2): 8-15
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/full/v2/i2/8.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5317/wjog.v2.i2.8

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Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate	1776-Language certificate.pdf
Peer-review Report	1776-Peer reviews.pdf
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