Melatonin
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Catalog number2488-1G
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PricePlease ask
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Size1 g
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Alternative_nameN-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; NSC 113928; Regulin; NSC 56423
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DescriptionMelatonin is an endogeneous hormone that plays a prominent role in the control of circadian rhythm. Melatonin acts as an agonist at melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2, displays immunomodulatory activity and acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects lipids, proteins and DNA against oxidative damage.
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CAS Number73-31-4
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Structure AvailableYes
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Salt FormNo
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Molecular FormulaC₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
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Molecular Weight232.28
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Cell PermeableNo
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Purity≥98% by HPLC
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SolubilitiesDMSO (>20 mg/ml)
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HandlingProtect from air and light
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Tag LineAn endogenous hormone
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Storage Condition-20°C
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Shipping Conditiongel pack
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Shelf Life24 months
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MDL NumberMFCD00005655
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PubChem CID896
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SMILESCC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC
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InChiInChI=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)
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InChi KeyDRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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MSDS AvailableYes
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Gene target
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Gene symbolMTNR1B, MTNR1A
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Short nameMelatonin
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Alternative nameMelatonin
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Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namemelatonin receptor 1B
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GenBank acession
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Locus
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Discovery year1995-06-13
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Entrez gene record
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Classification
- Melatonin receptors
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VEGA ID
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namemelatonin receptor 1A
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Synonyms
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Locus
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Discovery year1995-03-22
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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Classification
- Melatonin receptors
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VEGA ID