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melatonin catabolic process

Known as: melatonin breakdown, melatonin catabolism, melatonin degradation 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine). [GOC:jl]
National Institutes of Health

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2016
2016
Differential gene expression in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum among crossbred beef steers with divergent gain and feed intake phenotypes.
Small intestine mass and cellularity were previously associated with cattle feed efficiency. The small intestine is responsible… Expand
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Highly Cited
2015
Highly Cited
2015
Coordinated regulation of melatonin synthesis and degradation genes in rice leaves in response to cadmium treatment
We investigated the expression patterns of genes involved in melatonin synthesis and degradation in rice leaves upon cadmium (Cd… Expand
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2015
Highly Cited
2015
Global liver gene expression differences in Nelore steers with divergent residual feed intake phenotypes
BackgroundEfficiency of feed utilization is important for animal production because it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and… Expand
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2015
2015
Molecular cloning of melatonin 2‐hydroxylase responsible for 2‐hydroxymelatonin production in rice (Oryza sativa)
Although melatonin biosynthetic genes from plants have been cloned, the melatonin catabolism mechanisms remain unclear. To clone… Expand
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2010
Highly Cited
2010
Melatonin Metabolism in the Central Nervous System
  • R. Hardeland
  • Current neuropharmacology
  • 2010
    • Corpus ID: 15024244
The metabolism of melatonin in the central nervous system is of interest for several reasons. Melatonin enters the brain either… Expand
2007
2007
N1‐acetyl‐N2‐formyl‐5‐methoxykynuramine modulates the cell cycle of malaria parasites
Abstract:  We previously reported that intraerythrocytic malaria parasites have their development synchronized by melatonin and… Expand
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2001
Highly Cited
2001
Differential Effects of Fluvoxamine and Other Antidepressants on the Biotransformation of Melatonin
Melatonin, the predominant product of the pineal gland, is involved in the maintenance of diurnal. rhythms. Nocturnal blood… Expand
2001
2001
The effect of variations in pH and temperature on stability of melatonin in aqueous solution
Melatonin (N‐acetyl‐5‐methoxytryptamine) has a diverse range of functions, including the control of neuroendocrine events. A… Expand
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1993
Highly Cited
1993
Melatonin inhibits proliferation and melanogenesis in rodent melanoma cells.
The effects of melatonin on proliferation and on the induction of melanogenesis in rodent melanoma cells were investigated. It… Expand
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1991
Highly Cited
1991
Melatonin deacetylation: retinal vertebrate class distribution and Xenopus laevis tissue distribution
Deacetylation is a rapid clearance mechanism for ocular melatonin. We have studied the distribution of retinal melatonin… Expand
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