6-Hydroxymelatonin

6-Hydroxymelatonin (6-OHM) is a naturally occurring, endogenous, major active metabolite of melatonin. ^[1]

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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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6-Hydroxymelatonin

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