N-Acetyl-Serotonin

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Also known as: N-Acetyl-5-HT

Description

N-Acetyl-Serotonin is an , intermediate product of Serotonin.

N-Acetyl-Serotonin Enhances the Function of these Substances

Hormones

N-Acetyl-Serotonin is the immediate metabolic precursor for the endogenous production of Melatonin.

These Substances Enhance the Function of N-Acetyl-Serotonin

Enzymes

The Hydroxyindole-O-Methyltransferase (HIOMT) enzyme catalyzes the conversion of N-Acetyl-Serotonin to Melatonin.

The N-acetyl Transferase (NAT) enzyme catalyzes the conversion of Serotonin to N-Acetyl-Serotonin.

Neurotransmitters

Serotonin is the immediate metabolic precursor for the endogenous production of N-Acetyl-Serotonin.

Chemical Data

Chemical Name

N-Acetylserotonin

Molecular Structure

C12H14N2O2

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