Receptors, Melatonin

**Definition:** A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for and mediate the effects of MELATONIN. Activation of melatonin receptors has been associated with decreased intracellular CYCLIC AMP and increased hydrolysis of PHOSPHOINOSITIDES.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.440 - D12.776.826.590

**Synonyms:** - Receptor, Melatonin - Melatonin Receptors