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... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists > Hormones > Melatonin
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Indoles > Tryptamines > Melatonin
... > Organic Chemicals > Amines > Biogenic Amines > Biogenic Monoamines > Tryptamines > Melatonin

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Melatonin  

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Definición

  • A biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP, mood, and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective antioxidant.

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Etiquetas alternativas

  • 73-31-4 (Melatonin)
  • Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-
  • JL5DK93RCL

En otras lenguas

  • Mélatonine

    francés

  • 73-31-4 (Melatonin)
  • Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-
  • JL5DK93RCL

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