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GO: Molecular Function

melatonin receptor activity

Term ID
GO:0008502
Synonyms
Definition
Combining with melatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, to initiate a change in cell activity. Melatonin is a neuroendocrine substance that stimulates the aggregation of melanosomes in melanophores, thus lightening the skin. 0198506732
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