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.
Also Known As:
Melatonin Receptor; Receptors, Melatonin; MT3 Receptor; Mel(1c) Receptor; Melatonin MT3 Receptor; Receptor, Mel1c; Receptor, Melatonin; Receptor, Melatonin, 1C; Receptor, Melatonin, MT3; MT3 Receptor, Melatonin; Mel1c Receptor; Receptor, MT3; Receptor, Melatonin MT3