melatonin receptor activity

I. Literature review

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Namemelatonin receptor activity
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Molecular function

Description

Combining with melatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, to initiate a change in cell activity. Melatonin is a neuroendocrine substance that stimulates the aggregation of melanosomes in melanophores, thus lightening the skin.

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