AANAT (gene)

AANAT (gene)

The AANAT (Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase) gene is a protein-coding gene in humans. It is responsible for the production of the enzyme arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase, which plays a crucial role in the melatonin synthesis pathway.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of AANAT is /ˈeɪ.əˌnæt/.

Etymology

The term AANAT is an acronym derived from the full name of the enzyme it codes for, Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase.

Function

The AANAT gene provides instructions for creating the enzyme arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase. This enzyme is primarily found in the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain. It is involved in the conversion of serotonin to melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Related Terms

• Melatonin
• Serotonin
• Pineal Gland
• Endocrine System
• Gene
• Enzyme

See Also

• Melatonin Synthesis
• Sleep-Wake Cycle
• Endocrine Gland

References

• National Center for Biotechnology Information. "AANAT arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase [Homo sapiens (human)]". Gene. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
• National Library of Medicine. "AANAT gene". Genetics Home Reference. Retrieved 2021-12-01.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on AANAT (gene)
• Wikipedia's article - AANAT (gene)

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