Therapeutic Melatonin

Preferred Label : Therapeutic Melatonin;

NCIt related terms : MELATONIN;

NCIt definition : A therapeutic chemically synthesized form of the pineal indole melatonin with antioxidant properties. The pineal synthesis and secretion of melatonin, a serotonin-derived neurohormone, is dependent on beta-adrenergic receptor function. Melatonin is involved in numerous biological functions including circadian rhythm, sleep, the stress response, aging, and immunity.;

UNII : JL5DK93RCL;

InChIKey : DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

CAS number : 73-31-4;

Drug name : Circadin; Melaxen;

Chemical formula : C13H16N2O2;

NSC code : 113928; 56423;

ChEBI ID : CHEBI:16796;

Codes from synonyms : 00552;

Details

Origin ID

C632;

UMLS CUI

C1527137;

Semantic type(s)
- Hormone [UMLS semantic type]
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- NCIt COVID-19 Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt COVID-19 Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Melatonin Receptor [NCIt concept]
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- Interleukin-2/Melatonin [NCIt concept]
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- Melatonin [NCIt concept]

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