enzyme

Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT)

The rate-limiting enzyme for melatonin synthesis is arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT).

Ref:
Ackermann K, Stehle JH. Melatonin synthesis in the human pineal gland: advantages, implications, and difficulties. Chronobiol Int. 2006;23(1-2):369-79. doi: 10.1080/07420520500464379. PMID: 16687310.

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Added on Nov 16, 2023 by Barbara Van De Keer

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