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Melatonin [melatonin]
topical
528
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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.
- DUI
- D008550 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0013319
- CAS
- Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-
- History note
- 68(65)
- Public note
- 68
Allowable subheadings
- AD
- administration & dosage 62
- AE
- adverse effects 10
- AG
- agonists 29
- AA
- analogs & derivatives 17
- AN
- analysis 21
- AI
- antagonists & inhibitors
- BI
- biosynthesis 18
- BL
- blood 39
- CF
- cerebrospinal fluid
- CS
- chemical synthesis 1
- CH
- chemistry 7
- CL
- classification
- DF
- deficiency 18
- EC
- economics
- GE
- genetics 5
- HI
- history 1
- IM
- immunology 5
- IP
- isolation & purification 7
- ME
- metabolism 82
- PK
- pharmacokinetics 10
- PD
- pharmacology 121
- PH
- physiology 105
- PO
- poisoning
- RE
- radiation effects 6
- ST
- standards
- SD
- supply & distribution
- TU
- therapeutic use 140
- TO
- toxicity 3
- UR
- urine 3
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