Term Name: | melatonin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | melatonin anabolism, melatonin biosynthesis, melatonin formation, melatonin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0030187] QuickGO AmiGO |