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Melatonergic

A melatonergic agent is a chemical which functions to directly modulate the melatonin system in the body or brain.

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A melatonergic agent (or drug) is a chemical which functions to directly modulate the melatonin system in the body or brain.1

Examples include melatonin receptor agonists and melatonin receptor antagonists.

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  1. Alamo, Cecilio; Lopez-Munoz, Francisco (2011). Neurobiology of Depression. pp. 253–266. ISBN 9781439838501. Retrieved November 9, 2025.