Urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin level in girls and its relationship with obesity

• Main Authors: Jieun Lee (Author), Juyoung Yoon (Author), Jin A Lee (Author), Seong Yong Lee (Author), Choong Ho Shin (Author), Sei Won Yang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PurposeShort sleep duration is associated with obesity. Urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (6-OHMS), the principal metabolite of melatonin, is closely related with sleep. We evaluated the difference in urinary 6-OHMS levels between obese girls and normal weight girls, and the relationship of urinary 6-OHM...