Enzymatic O-Methylation of N-Acetylserotonin to Melatonin

Enzymatic O-Methylation of N-Acetylserotonin to Melatonin

Contributor(s):
Axelrod, Julius, 1912-2004
Science
Weissbach, Herbert.
Publication:
American Association for the Advancement of Science, 29 April 1960
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Pineal Gland
Melatonin
Acetylserotonin O-Methyltransferase
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this brief article, Axelrod and Weissbach reported their isolation of an enzyme, hydroxyindole-O-methyl transferase (HIOMT), which plays a key role in the formation of melatonin by the methylation of serotonin.
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Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584577X47 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
HHAABU
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584577X47
Archival Collection:
The Julius Axelrod Papers (Profiles in Science)