DESCRIPTION | Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is synthesized from an essential amino acid tryptophan. It is a pineal gland neurohormone.[4][2] Direct, non-receptor-mediated free radical scavenging activity induced by melatonin, makes it unique from other classic hormones. Melatonin is expressed in a variety of organisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, plants, insects, and vertebrates including humans. |
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TARGETS | G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) |
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