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melatonin biosynthetic process

Known as: melatonin synthesis, melatonin formation, melatonin anabolism 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine). [GOC:mah, ISBN:0198506732]
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Light affects the circadian axis in at least two ways. It can cause the acute suppression of pineal melatonin synthesis, and/or a… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Activities of pineal N-acetyltransferase (NAT) and hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase, involved in the biosynthesis of melatonin… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
This study investigated the relationship of two overt circadian rhythms, locomotor activity and melatonin synthesis in the pineal… 
1985
1985
Plasma melatonin in sheep increases to nocturnal levels rapidly (10-20 min) after dark onset. This increase is blocked by iv… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
The effect of pinealectomy on reproductive function was examined in the Turkish hamster, Mesocricetus brandti. Pinealectomy… 
Highly Cited
1968
Highly Cited
1968
In the chick pineal body, activity of the melatonin-forming enzyme hydroxyindole-O-methyl transferase is greater in the light…