http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ts-m000021
Testing Status of Prevention 3 (Melatonin) - M000021
CASRN:
73-31-4
Formula:
C13-H16-N2-O2
Synonyms/Common Names
- Melatonin (Prevention 3)
- 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine
Known Uses
A hormone of the pineal gland; also produced by extra-pineal tissue that lightens the skin color in amphibians; drug/therapeutic agent. Prevention 3 is a special initiative to examine dietary intervention to prevent/delay breast cancer.
- 26 weeks (Dosed-Feed)
(C20001)
Completed
- Mice: MMTV/NEU (Tg.Nk)
- Dose: 0, 17, 35, 70, 140, 280, OR 560 PPM (2 FEED CONTROLS).
