Melatonin [melatonin]

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Definition

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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D008550 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0013319
CAS
Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-
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D Chemicals and Drugs
D03.633.100.473 Indoles 826
D03.633.100.473.914 Tryptamines 118
D03.633.100.473.914.201 Dihydroxytryptamines 4
D03.633.100.473.914.237 N,N-Dimethyltryptamine 5
D03.633.100.473.914.481 Melatonin 523
D03.633.100.473.914.700 Psilocybin 113
D03.633.100.473.914.814 Serotonin 696
D03.633.100.473.914.907 Sumatriptan 55
D06.472 Hormones 1 275
D06.472.040 Adrenal Cortex Hormones 2 935
D06.472.334 Gonadal Hormones 267
D06.472.397 Hormones, Ectopic 31
D06.472.506 Melatonin 523
D06.472.699 Peptide Hormones 54
D06.472.910 Thymus Hormones 11
D06.472.931 Thyroid Hormones 741