N-acetyl Transferase

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Also known as:  Arylamine N-acetyltransferase;  NAT;  Serotonin NAT;  SNAT

 

Description

N-acetyl Transferase is an Transferase Enzyme manufactured within the Pineal Gland.

 

Biological Function of N-acetyl Transferase

Neurotransmitter Synthesis

 NAT catalyzes the conversion of Serotonin to N-Acetyl-Serotonin:

 View N-Acetyl-Transferase's Biochemical Pathway

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of N-acetyl Transferase

Electromagnetic Radiation

        Sunlight prevents the activation of N-acetyl Transferase during daylight hours - the absence of Sunlight during night hours triggers the activation of NAT.

 

Minerals

 Magnesium is a cofactor for N-acetyl Transferase.  [1]

 

These Substances May Inhibit N-acetyl Transferase

Polyphenols

 Myricetin may inhibit the activation of N-acetyl Transferase.  [2]

 

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