Receptors, Melatonin

A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for and mediate the effects of MELATONIN. Activation of melatonin receptors has been associated with decreased intracellular CYCLIC AMP and increased hydrolysis of PHOSPHOINOSITIDES.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.695.440, D12.776.826.590

MeSH Unique ID: D044094

Entry Terms:

• Receptor, Melatonin
• Melatonin Receptor
• Melatonin Receptors
• Receptor, Melatonin, MT3
• Melatonin MT3 Receptor
• MT3 Receptor, Melatonin
• Receptor, Melatonin MT3
• MT3 Receptor
• Receptor, MT3
• Receptor, Melatonin, 1C
• Receptor, Mel1c
• Mel1c Receptor
• Mel(1c) Receptor

Previous Indexing:

• Receptors, Cell Surface (1984-2003)
• Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear (1984-2003)
• Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1981-1986)
• Receptors, Neurohumor (1987-1993)

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
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Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Cell Surface
Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
Receptors, Melatonin
Receptor, Melatonin, MT1
Receptor, Melatonin, MT2

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
Receptors, Melatonin