Cerebroprotective Effect of Melatonin in Stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability in Mexico and worldwide. Although current treatment strategies focus on removing oclussion, they do not interrupt the signaling cascade of neuronal damage. Thus, the search for a cerebroprotective agent that can protect the entire brain. Melatonin has been proposed as a potential cerebroprotective agent due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and immunomodulatory effects, which oppose the pathophysiological mechanisms of cerebrovascular disease. Melatonin has the potential to improve stroke outcomes and reduce the risk of disability and mortality, making it a promising therapeutic option for stroke patients. To assess the efficacy of melatonin in patients with acute ischemic CVD, improve clinical outcome, and infarct volume.