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Melatonin in lung cancer: integrating molecular mechanisms, tumor microenvironment regulation, apoptotic signaling, and therapeutic opportunities.

Aug 2026 · Clinical and Translational Oncology · 0 citations · 95 references
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Melatonin (MLT), an endogenous indoleamine involved in circadian regulation, has emerged as a potential anticancer molecule due to its pleiotropic effects on tumor biology, and emerging evidence suggests that MLT may enhance the sensitivity of LC cells to conventional therapies through modulation of cellular stress responses and death pathways.

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