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Melatonin, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Melatonin acts as a neurohormone that upregulates antioxidant enzymes and inhibits rat NOS1. It also acts as a particularly significant endogenous antioxidant. Melatonin is a rat NOS1 (nNOS) inhibitor. Melatonin is an activator of MEL-1A-R and MEL-1B-R.
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General Description
• Melatonine is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that shows several biological activities, including the somnolence, sleep-wake cycle, circadian rhythm, stress response, aging, and immunity activities
• It shows antioxidant, autocoid, paracoid, hormonal, anti- inflammatory and anti-apoptotic activities
Applications
• Melatonin shows neurohormonal activity and can upregulate antioxidant enzymes and inhibit rat NOS1
• Melatonin has been reported to be an activator of MEL-1A-R and MEL-1B-R
• The production and secretion of melatonine are dependent on beta-adrenergic receptor function
• During melatonine synthesis, the essential amino acid L-tryptophan is used as a precursor
• This compound inhibits apoptosis in immune cells and neurons, and enhances apoptotic cell death of cancer cells
• It can inhibit proliferation and metastasis of breast cancer cells by modulating Rho-associated kinase protein-1 expression
Specifications
Melting Point
116°C to 120°C
Color
White
Quantity
5 g
Beilstein
205542
Merck Index
14,5816
Solubility Information
Soluble in ethanol to at least 50mg/ml
Formula Weight
232.28
Percent Purity
≥99%
Physical Form
Powder
Chemical Name or Material
Melatonin
Hazard Category
Warning
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H361
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement
GHS P Statement
P281-P201-P202-P308+P313-P405-P501a
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber
200-797-7
RTECSNumber
AC5955000
TSCA
No
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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