Pineal melatonin: cell biology of its synthesis and of its physiological interactions

Endocr Rev. 1991 May;12(2):151-80. doi: 10.1210/edrv-12-2-151.

Author

R J Reiter¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7762.

PMID: 1649044
DOI: 10.1210/edrv-12-2-151

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Body Fluids / metabolism
Circadian Rhythm
Female
Humans
Male
Melatonin / biosynthesis
Melatonin / blood
Melatonin / metabolism
Melatonin / physiology*
Pineal Gland / metabolism*
Receptors, Melatonin
Receptors, Neurotransmitter / physiology
Signal Transduction

Substances

Receptors, Melatonin
Receptors, Neurotransmitter
Melatonin