Enzymatic O-Methylation of N-Acetylserotonin to Melatonin

Digital Record

Identifier: 101584577X47

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Dates

Publication: 29 April 1960

Extent

1 Pages

Description

In this brief article, Axelrod and Weissbach reported their isolation of an enzyme, hydroxyindole-O-methyl transferase (HIOMT), which plays a key role in the formation of melatonin by the methylation of serotonin.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Original Profiles System Identifier

HHAABU

Source Category

Periodical

Axelrod, Julius, and Herbert Weissbach. "Enzymatic O-Methylation of N-Acetylserotonin to Melatonin." Science 131, (29 April 1960): 1312. Article. 1 Image.

Science

Physical Description

Physical Condition - No Status

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Related Names

Source

American Association for the Advancement of Science (Publisher, Organization)

Linked Records

Julius Axelrod Papers | Series 3: Writings and Publications, 1910-2003 | 3.1 Articles by Axelrod | Loose Articles | Articles 1 - 280, 1948-1969

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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