# Therapeutic Melatonin

National Cancer Institute

## Source

National Cancer Institute. *Therapeutic Melatonin*. NCI Thesaurus. Code C632.

A therapeutic chemically synthesized form of the pineal indole melatonin with antioxidant properties. The pineal synthesis and secretion of melatonin, a serotonin-derived neurohormone, is dependent on beta-adrenergic receptor function. Melatonin is involved in numerous biological functions including circadian rhythm, sleep, the stress response, aging, and immunity.