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Receptors, Melatonin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for and mediate the effects of MELATONIN. Activation of melatonin receptors has been associated with decreased intracellular CYCLIC AMP and increased hydrolysis of PHOSPHOINOSITIDES. A subtype of melatonin receptor that has lower affinity for MELATONIN than the MT1 and MT2 subtypes. A melatonin receptor subtype found in non-mammalian species.

Entry terms

  • Melatonin Receptors
  • Receptor, Melatonin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-F08SXFJV-C

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