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melatonin degradation III

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
MyeloperoxidaseMPO; EC 1.11.2.2Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Hydrogen PeroxideA strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
melatoninA biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP, mood, and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective antioxidant.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
n-acetyl-n-formyl-5-methoxykynurenaminemetabolite of melatonin; structure in first source
formate
n-acetyl-5-methoxy kynurenaminemelatonin brain metabolite