Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland that can activates melatonin receptor. Melatonin plays a role in sleep and possesses important antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties[1][2][3]. Melatonin is a novel selective ATF-6 inhibitor and induces human hepatoma cell apoptosis through COX-2 downregulation[4]. Melatonin attenuates palmitic acid-induced mouse granulosa cells apoptosis via endoplasmic reticulum stress[5].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
73-31-4
Product Name Alternative
N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis; Autophagy; Endogenous Metabolite; Melatonin Receptor; Mitophagy
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Autophagy; GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Melatonin.html
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |Ethanol : 12.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 1.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC(NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(OC)C=C2)=O
Molecular Formula
C13H16N2O2
Molecular Weight
232.28
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
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