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Terme préférentiel

Melatonin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

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

Traductions

  • français

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

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HQPBLDB4-6

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 31/05/2016