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Melatonin
A hormone that has been postulated as the mediator of photo-induced anti-gonadotropic activity in photoperiodic mammals.
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Synonym(s):
Melatonin, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H16N2O2
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Quality Level
Assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
powder
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
protect from light
color
white to slightly yellow
solubility
methanol: 50 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
2-8°C
InChI
1S/C13H16N2O2/c1-9(16)14-6-5-10-8-15-13-4-3-11(17-2)7-12(10)13/h3-4,7-8,15H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,14,16)
InChI key
DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
A hormone that has been postulated as being a mediator of photic-induced anti-gonadotropic activity in photoperiodic mammals. Counteracts the apoptotic effects of etoposide in bone marrow cells. Melatonin receptors are coupled to a G-protein system. Inhibits rat cerebellar nitric oxide synthase (NOS).
A hormone that has been postulated as the mediator of photo-induced anti-gonadotropic activity in photoperiodic mammals. Counteracts the apoptotic effects of etoposide in bone marrow cells. Melatonin receptors are coupled to a G-protein system. Exhibits antioxidant properties. Has neuroprotective effects against Aβ peptides. Inhibits rat cerebellar nitric oxide synthase (NOS). Also acts as a peroxynitrite scavenger.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
rat NOS
rat NOS
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Following reconstiution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Pappolla, M.A., et al. 2002. J. Pineal Res.32, 135.
Reiter, R.J., and Tan, D.X. 2002. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.957, 341.
Cuzzocrea, S., et al. 1998. J. Pineal Res. 25, 24.
Maestroni, G.J., et al. 1994. Cancer Res. 54, 2429.
Pozo, D., et al. 1994. Life Sciences55, PL455.
Reiter, R.J., and Tan, D.X. 2002. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.957, 341.
Cuzzocrea, S., et al. 1998. J. Pineal Res. 25, 24.
Maestroni, G.J., et al. 1994. Cancer Res. 54, 2429.
Pozo, D., et al. 1994. Life Sciences55, PL455.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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