Nocturnal melatonin increases glucose uptake via insulin-independent action in the goldfish brain
Melatonin, a neurohormone nocturnally produced by the pineal gland, is known to regulate the circadian rhythm.It has been recently reported that variants of melatonin receptors are associated with an increased risk of hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes, suggesting that melatonin may be involved in the regulation of glucose homeostasis.Insulin is a k