Melatonin, Endogenous hormone agonist at MT1 and MT2 receptors (ab141052)
Key features and details
- Endogenous hormone; agonist at MT1 and MT2 receptors
- CAS Number: 73-31-4
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Melatonin, Endogenous hormone agonist at MT1 and MT2 receptors -
Description
Endogenous hormone; agonist at MT1 and MT2 receptors -
Biological description
Agonist at melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptors. Endogenous hormone important in the control of the circadian rhythm. Wide range of pathophysiological functions including antioxidative and immunomodulatory effects.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
73-31-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine -
Molecular weight
232.28 -
Molecular formula
C13H16N2O2 -
PubChem identifier
896 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM and in ethanol to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC(=O)NCCc2cnc1ccc(cc12)OC -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling
- Transcription
- Domain Families
- HLH / Leucine Zipper
- Helix-Turn-Helix
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling
- Nuclear Signaling Pathways
- Nuclear Receptors
- Orphan Nuclear Receptors
- Metabolism
- Pathways and Processes
- Metabolic signaling pathways
- Lipid and lipoprotein metabolism
- Cholesterol Metabolism
- Metabolism
- Pathways and Processes
- Metabolic signaling pathways
- Lipid and lipoprotein metabolism
- Lipases