Melatonin
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melatonin-178-15007516
title:
Melatonin
text:
Melatonin, an indoleamine, is a natural compound produced by various organisms, including bacteria and eukaryotes. Its discovery in 1958 by Aaron B. Lerner and colleagues stemmed from the isolation of a substance from the pineal gland of cows that could induce skin lightening in common frogs. This compound was later identified as a hormone secreted in the brain during the night, playing a crucial role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm, in vertebrates. In vert
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Hormone released by the pineal gland
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin
date created:
2003-07-31T08:06:43Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T17:57:52Z
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