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MELATONINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dim light melatonin onset
1, record 1, English, dim%20light%20melatonin%20onset
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DLMO 1, record 1, English, DLMO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most reliable measure of the timing of the central circadian clock in humans is the onset of the evening melatonin production measured in dim light, i.e., dim light melatonin onset, DLMO. 2, record 1, English, - dim%20light%20melatonin%20onset
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- début de la sécrétion de mélatonine sous lumière faible
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9but%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9cr%C3%A9tion%20de%20m%C3%A9latonine%20sous%20lumi%C3%A8re%20faible
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- melatonin
1, record 2, English, melatonin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
5-methoxy-N-acetyl tryptamine, a hormone synthesized by the pineal gland, which produces marked lightening of dermal pigmentation in amphibians by stimulating the aggregation of melanosomes in melanophores, and inhibits gonad development and influences estrus in mammals. 2, record 2, English, - melatonin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as a food supplement products. 3, record 2, English, - melatonin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mélatonine
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9latonine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Neurotransmetteur synthétisé dans l'épiphyse à partir de la sérotonine et qui joue un rôle essentiel dans les rythmes biologiques. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9latonine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- melatonina
1, record 2, Spanish, melatonina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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