Preferred Name |
Melatonin [Chemical/Ingredient] |
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Synonyms |
Melatonin |
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ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000010145 |
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altLabel |
Melatonin Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)- |
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cui |
C0025219 |
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Ingredient of |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000148757 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000192293 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000193599 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000193679 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000192291 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000192294 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/NDFRT/N0000192292 |
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MESH 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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MESH DUI |
D008550 |
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MeSH name |
Melatonin |
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MESH UI |
M0013319 |
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NDFRT kind |
INGREDIENT_KIND |
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notation |
N0000010145 |
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NUI |
N0000010145 |
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prefLabel |
Melatonin [Chemical/Ingredient] |
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tui |
T125 T109 T121 |
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subClassOf |