Social Science Research Network | 2021
Melatonin: What Do We Know so Far about the Activity of This Hormone against COVID-19?
Abstract
Melatonin is a multifunctional hormone that has emerged as an important active or adjuvant drug to be used at different COVID-19 therapy stages. Its antiviral activity has been quite substantiated by several reports and analyzed in clinical trials; the ones in progress will be herein addressed. Neuroprotection is an important topic when it comes to melatonin’s action on SARS-CoV-2. The perspective and future of melatonin’s action on COVID-19 will be also addressed in the current study.