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Melatonin binds to the orthosteric pocket of the MT1 receptor via hydrophobic interactions, enhancing receptor motions that facilitate local structural rearrangements in the receptor's cytoplasmic portion. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to detail the binding interactions between melatonin and the MT1 receptor.

May 17, 2026ChemBioChemOpen Access

Structural and Dynamics Insights into Melatonin Binding to MT1 Receptor

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CAClementina AcconciaUniversity of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"APAntonella PaladinoInstitute of Biostructure and Bioimaging FSFrancesca ScebbaScuola Superiore Sant'Anna

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Randomized trial reveals structural interactions of melatonin with MT1 receptor, indicating insights for therapeutic implications.

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The research aims to detail the binding interactions between melatonin and the MT1 receptor.
Used isolated cellular membranes overexpressing MT1 receptors
Conducted a high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance interaction study
Employed computational methodologies including homology modeling and molecular dynamics simulations.
Melatonin interacts with the orthosteric binding pocket of MT1 receptor via hydrophobic interactions.
Binding of melatonin enhances receptor motions, facilitating cytoplasmic rearrangements of MT1.

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Acconcia et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095bef7880e6d24efe1d72 https://doi.org/10.1002/cbic.70376

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Structural and Dynamics Insights into Melatonin Binding to MT1 Receptor

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Structural and Dynamics Insights into Melatonin Binding to MT1 Receptor

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