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superpathway of melatonin degradation

Proteins (5)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Cytochrome P450 1A2EC 1.14.14.1; CYPIA2; Cholesterol 25-hydroxylase; Cytochrome P(3)450; Cytochrome P450 4; Cytochrome P450-P3; Hydroperoxy icosatetraenoate dehydratase; 4.2.1.152Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 2C19EC 1.14.14.1; (R)-limonene 6-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.53; (S)-limonene 6-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.51; (S)-limonene 7-monooxygenase; 1.14.14.52; CYPIIC17; CYPIIC19; Cytochrome P450-11A; Cytochrome P450-254C; Fenbendazole monooxygenase (4'-hydroxylating); 1.14.Homo sapiens (human)
Sulfotransferase 1A2ST1A2; EC 2.8.2.1; Aryl sulfotransferase 2; Phenol sulfotransferase 2; Phenol-sulfating phenol sulfotransferase 2; P-PST 2Homo sapiens (human)
Cytochrome P450 1B1EC 1.14.14.1; CYPIB1; Hydroperoxy icosatetraenoate dehydratase; 4.2.1.152Homo sapiens (human)
MyeloperoxidaseMPO; EC 1.11.2.2Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (19)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
uridine diphosphateA uracil nucleotide containing a pyrophosphate group esterified to C5 of the sugar moiety.
Ammonium
physostigmineA cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
formaldehydeA highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
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)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
methoxytryptophol
n-acetyl-n-formyl-5-methoxykynurenaminemetabolite of melatonin; structure in first source
5-methoxytryptamineSerotonin derivative proposed as potentiator for hypnotics and sedatives.
6-hydroxymelatonin
formate
n-acetyl-5-methoxy kynurenaminemelatonin brain metabolite
clorgylineAn antidepressive agent and monoamine oxidase inhibitor related to PARGYLINE.
5-methoxyindoleacetic acidserotonin metabolite
adenosine 3'-phosphate-5'-phosphate
n-acetylserotonin