Product Description
Melatonin | 10mg
Researching Sleep Regulation and Circadian Rhythm
What It Does
Melatonin is a naturally occurring neurohormone being studied for its role in regulating sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythm alignment. It is a key focus in research exploring sleep onset, recovery from disrupted sleep patterns, and antioxidant support within the nervous system.
What Researchers Explore
- Sleep onset and duration mechanisms
- Circadian rhythm synchronization
- Recovery from jet lag and shift-work disruption
- Antioxidant protection in neural tissue
- Mood and seasonal rhythm regulation
Technical Background
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is an indolamine neurohormone with a molecular weight of 232.28 Da, synthesized in the pineal gland through the pathway: tryptophan → serotonin → N-acetylserotonin → melatonin. Its production is regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus in response to light-dark cycles.
Research indicates melatonin functions as a potent free radical scavenger and mitochondrial antioxidant. Beyond sleep regulation, it is involved in neuroendocrine signaling, circadian rhythm control, and modulation of oxidative stress in neuronal systems.
Common Research Applications
- Circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle research
- Reactive oxygen species and antioxidant studies
- Mitochondrial protection and oxidative stress research
- Pineal gland and neuroendocrine function studies
- Suprachiasmatic nucleus signaling research
- Neurohormone and circadian biology research
Product Properties
Purity: 99%+ HPLC
Form: Lyophilized Powder
Size: 10mg
Molecular Weight: 232.28 Da
Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Category: Sleep / Circadian Research
Frequently Studied Together
- DSIP (sleep regulation and recovery research)
- Pinealon (neuroprotective peptide research)
- Epithalon (longevity and circadian regulation research)