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Melatonin precursor stimulates growth factor circuits in brain

By aid On February 5, 2010 Under Melatonin Natural Sleep Aid, Source Naturals Melatonin, melatonin supplements

(Emory University) N-acetylserotonin, the immediate precursor to melatonin, activates the same growth circuits in the brain as BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). The results have implications for how some antidepressants function and suggest that the molecules and pathways involved in mood regulation and circadian rhythms are intertwined. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

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