The identification of the UV degradants of melatonin and their ability to scavenge free radicals
- Maharaj, Deepa S, Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra, Glass, Beverley D, Antunes, Edith M, Lack, Barbara A, Walker, Roderick B, Daya, Santylal
- Authors: Maharaj, Deepa S , Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra , Glass, Beverley D , Antunes, Edith M , Lack, Barbara A , Walker, Roderick B , Daya, Santylal
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184303 , vital:44198 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-079X.2002.01866.x"
- Description: Ultraviolet (UV) light is known to induce the generation of free radicals in biological tissues such as skin. Of these free radicals, the O2–· and particularly the ·OH radical can induce cellular damage including lipid peroxidation. Thus, the use of antioxidants to prevent such damage induced by UV irradiation has received much attention recently. One such antioxidant, which has the potential to be incorporated into sunscreens, is the pineal secretory product melatonin. One of the concerns of using melatonin in sunscreens is its photostability. In the present study, we investigated the photostability of melatonin subjected to UV irradiation. In addition, we used liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to identify the degradants and we also assessed the ability of the degradants to inhibit O2–· generation as well as lipid peroxidation in rat brain homogenate. The results show that UV irradiation of melatonin (0.1 mg/mL) using a 400-W lamp for 2 hr caused a significant decline of melatonin to 18% of its original concentration after 20 min, with the decline continuing until the melatonin concentration reaches zero at 120 min. The LC-MS results show that the degradants of melatonin are 6-hydroxymelatonin and N1-acetyl-N2-formyl-5-methoxykynurenamine (AFMK). These degradants were able to provide equipotent activity against potassium cyanide (KCN)-induced superoxide generation compared to non-irradiated melatonin. Thus, the study shows that although melatonin is rapidly degraded by UV irradiation, the degradants retain antioxidant activity, making melatonin a likely candidate for inclusion in sunscreens.
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- Date Issued: 2002
- Authors: Maharaj, Deepa S , Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra , Glass, Beverley D , Antunes, Edith M , Lack, Barbara A , Walker, Roderick B , Daya, Santylal
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184303 , vital:44198 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-079X.2002.01866.x"
- Description: Ultraviolet (UV) light is known to induce the generation of free radicals in biological tissues such as skin. Of these free radicals, the O2–· and particularly the ·OH radical can induce cellular damage including lipid peroxidation. Thus, the use of antioxidants to prevent such damage induced by UV irradiation has received much attention recently. One such antioxidant, which has the potential to be incorporated into sunscreens, is the pineal secretory product melatonin. One of the concerns of using melatonin in sunscreens is its photostability. In the present study, we investigated the photostability of melatonin subjected to UV irradiation. In addition, we used liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to identify the degradants and we also assessed the ability of the degradants to inhibit O2–· generation as well as lipid peroxidation in rat brain homogenate. The results show that UV irradiation of melatonin (0.1 mg/mL) using a 400-W lamp for 2 hr caused a significant decline of melatonin to 18% of its original concentration after 20 min, with the decline continuing until the melatonin concentration reaches zero at 120 min. The LC-MS results show that the degradants of melatonin are 6-hydroxymelatonin and N1-acetyl-N2-formyl-5-methoxykynurenamine (AFMK). These degradants were able to provide equipotent activity against potassium cyanide (KCN)-induced superoxide generation compared to non-irradiated melatonin. Thus, the study shows that although melatonin is rapidly degraded by UV irradiation, the degradants retain antioxidant activity, making melatonin a likely candidate for inclusion in sunscreens.
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- Date Issued: 2002
The effect of variations in pH and temperature on stability of melatonin in aqueous solution
- Daya, Santylal, Walker, Roderick B, Glass, Beverley D, Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra
- Authors: Daya, Santylal , Walker, Roderick B , Glass, Beverley D , Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184314 , vital:44207 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-079x.2001.310209.x"
- Description: Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) has a diverse range of functions, including the control of neuroendocrine events. A number of studies have shown that melatonin may be of potential benefit for the treatment of insomnia, as well as neurodegenerative disorders. At present, there are numerous dosage forms of melatonin, with the oral route of administration being most popular. Presently, there is little information on the stability of melatonin over a pH range. With the changes in pH in the gastro-intestinal tract, as well as in different experimental conditions, information on the stability of melatonin would be important. We used a high-performance liquid chromatography method to determine the stability of melatonin solutions over a pH range (1.2–12) at room temperature and at 37°C over a period of 21 days. The results show that no melatonin degradation occurred in the first 2 days. From days 3 to 21, there was a gradual decline in melatonin at all pHs, with the decline not exceeding 30%. No decline in melatonin levels occurred in the first 2 days at 37°C. From days 3 to 21, melatonin levels declined gradually, with the decline not exceeding 29%.
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- Date Issued: 2001
- Authors: Daya, Santylal , Walker, Roderick B , Glass, Beverley D , Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184314 , vital:44207 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-079x.2001.310209.x"
- Description: Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) has a diverse range of functions, including the control of neuroendocrine events. A number of studies have shown that melatonin may be of potential benefit for the treatment of insomnia, as well as neurodegenerative disorders. At present, there are numerous dosage forms of melatonin, with the oral route of administration being most popular. Presently, there is little information on the stability of melatonin over a pH range. With the changes in pH in the gastro-intestinal tract, as well as in different experimental conditions, information on the stability of melatonin would be important. We used a high-performance liquid chromatography method to determine the stability of melatonin solutions over a pH range (1.2–12) at room temperature and at 37°C over a period of 21 days. The results show that no melatonin degradation occurred in the first 2 days. From days 3 to 21, there was a gradual decline in melatonin at all pHs, with the decline not exceeding 30%. No decline in melatonin levels occurred in the first 2 days at 37°C. From days 3 to 21, melatonin levels declined gradually, with the decline not exceeding 29%.
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- Date Issued: 2001
Melatonin alters the photodegradation of paracetamol
- Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra, Glass, Beverley D, Walker, Roderick B, Daya, Santylal
- Authors: Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra , Glass, Beverley D , Walker, Roderick B , Daya, Santylal
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184357 , vital:44211 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1211/146080800128735755"
- Description: The effects of melatonin, a known free-radical scavenger, on paracetamol in the presence of UV irradiation was studied by use of HPLC. The experiments were performed in air and nitrogen. The results show that the rate of photodegradation of melatonin is faster in air than in nitrogen whereas that of paracetamol is similar in air and nitrogen. When the two drugs were combined, melatonin retarded the degradation of paracetamol for up to 6h in the presence of nitrogen. However, in the presence of air melatonin rapidly enhances the photodegradation of paracetamol. This study shows that a combination of melatonin and paracetamol in the presence of air and UV irradiation can lead to rapid inactivation of both agents, thus raising important concerns about the possible use of melatonin as sunscreen
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- Date Issued: 2000
- Authors: Anoopkumar-Dukie, Shailendra , Glass, Beverley D , Walker, Roderick B , Daya, Santylal
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184357 , vital:44211 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1211/146080800128735755"
- Description: The effects of melatonin, a known free-radical scavenger, on paracetamol in the presence of UV irradiation was studied by use of HPLC. The experiments were performed in air and nitrogen. The results show that the rate of photodegradation of melatonin is faster in air than in nitrogen whereas that of paracetamol is similar in air and nitrogen. When the two drugs were combined, melatonin retarded the degradation of paracetamol for up to 6h in the presence of nitrogen. However, in the presence of air melatonin rapidly enhances the photodegradation of paracetamol. This study shows that a combination of melatonin and paracetamol in the presence of air and UV irradiation can lead to rapid inactivation of both agents, thus raising important concerns about the possible use of melatonin as sunscreen
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- Date Issued: 2000
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