Melatonin, an indoleamine, is a natural compound produced by various organisms, including bacteria and eukaryotes. Its discovery in 1958 by Aaron B. Lerner...

Melatonin is a dietary supplement and medication as well as naturally occurring hormone. As a hormone, melatonin is released by the pineal gland and is...

Melatonin receptors are G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) which bind melatonin. Three types of melatonin receptors have been cloned. The MT1 (or Mel1A...

brain of most vertebrates. In the darkness the pineal gland produces melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone, which modulates sleep patterns following...

the subject, prevent normal levels of light-activated melatonin release.[citation needed] Melatonin is responsible for sleep regulation, and its release...

of melatonin in humans. J Physiol, 586:639–47. doi:10.1113/jphysiol.2007.143180 Dubocovich, M. L., Benloucif, S., Masana, M. I. (1996). Melatonin receptors...

Melatonin receptor agonists are analogues of melatonin that bind to and activate the melatonin receptor. Agonists of the melatonin receptor have a number...

Melatonin Magik (stylized in all caps) is the ninth studio album by American rapper Canibus. The album contains guest appearances by Professor Griff of...

light exposure to the retina and skin, or a set dose and formulation of melatonin. These curves are often consulted in the therapeutic setting. Normally...

Ramelteon, sold under the brand name Rozerem among others, is a melatonin agonist medication which is used in the treatment of insomnia. It is indicated...