Melatonin

Melatonin | N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine | Research Reference Grade

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is an indoleamine synthesised from tryptophan via serotonin, principally in the pineal gland. PerformanceLabsUK supplies it strictly as a research reference material for in vitro laboratory investigation. Researchers must not use Melatonin for human or veterinary purposes.

Areas of Research Interest

• In particular, researchers study its role in circadian rhythm signalling through the MT1 and MT2 G-protein-coupled receptors.
• For example, chronobiology research examines its interaction with the suprachiasmatic nucleus and clock-gene expression in cell and tissue models.
• Oxidative stress research also shows strong interest in this molecule, examining its direct free-radical scavenging activity and that of its metabolites.
• Additionally, mitochondrial research investigates its accumulation in mitochondria and influence on electron transport chain function.
• Furthermore, investigators study its relationship to pineal biology, often alongside the pineal peptide Epithalon.

Primary Research Areas: Circadian Biology | MT1/MT2 Receptor Pharmacology | Oxidative Stress | Mitochondrial Research | Pineal Biology

Researchers investigating circadian and neuroendocrine biology may also wish to review our COA Library for third-party verified analytical data, alongside our related DSIP research peptide and Epithalon research peptide.

REGULATORY NOTICE
FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY, NOT INTENDED FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY CONSUMPTION

Not a medicinal product, pharmaceutical, food supplement, or cosmetic. Not evaluated or approved by the MHRA, FDA, or any regulatory
authority for use in humans or animals. Must not be used for diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative purposes.
Must be handled only by qualified professionals within a suitable research environment. By purchasing you confirm research-only use.
Purchasers must be 18+. PerformanceLabsUK accepts no liability for misuse.