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Melatonin

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Melatonin is a substance secreted by the pineal gland associated with circadian rhythms such as the sleep-wake cycle.

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(2007). Melatonin. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_2350

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