11 relations: Active metabolite, Agonist, Antioxidant, Endogeny (biology), Melatonin, Melatonin receptor 1A, Melatonin receptor 1B, N-Acetylserotonin, Natural product, Neuroprotection, 5-Methoxytryptamine.
Active metabolite
An active metabolite is an active form of a drug after it has been processed by the body.
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Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor and activates the receptor to produce a biological response.
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Antioxidant
Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules.
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Endogeny (biology)
Endogenous substances and processes are those that originate from within an organism, tissue, or cell.
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Melatonin
Melatonin, also known as N-acetyl-5-methoxy tryptamine, is a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland in animals and regulates sleep and wakefulness.
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Melatonin receptor 1A
Melatonin receptor type 1A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MTNR1A gene.
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Melatonin receptor 1B
Melatonin receptor 1B, also known as MTNR1B, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MTNR1B gene.
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N-Acetylserotonin
N-Acetylserotonin (NAS), also known as normelatonin, is a naturally occurring chemical precursor and intermediate in the endogenous production of melatonin from serotonin.
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Natural product
A natural product is a chemical compound or substance produced by a living organism—that is, found in nature.
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Neuroprotection
Neuroprotection refers to the relative preservation of neuronal structure and/or function.
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5-Methoxytryptamine
5-Methoxytryptamine (5-MT), also known as mexamine, is a tryptamine derivative closely related to the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin.
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