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  2. AANAT - aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase Gene

AANAT - aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase Gene

Bos taurus
Gene ID: 281583 | Gene type: protein coding

About AANAT

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the acetyltransferase superfamily. It is the penultimate enzyme in melatonin synthesis and controls the night/day rhythm in melatonin production in the vertebrate pineal gland. Melatonin is essential for the function of the circadian clock that influences activity and sleep. This enzyme is regulated by cAMP-dependent phosphorylation that promotes its interaction with 14-3-3 proteins and thus protects the enzyme against proteasomal degradation. This gene may contribute to numerous genetic diseases such as delayed sleep phase syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]

AANAT Products(2)

mRNA Protein Name
NM_177509.2 NP_803475.1 serotonin N-acetyltransferase
NM_177509.2 NP_803475.1 serotonin N-acetyltransferase
Protein Preferred Names Protein Names

serotonin N-acetyltransferase

AA-NAT

arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase

serotonin acetylase

Orthologs Information

Species Symbol Source ID
Homo sapiens AANAT NCBI NCBI:15