Protein
Serotonin N-acetyltransferase
Function
Controls the night/day rhythm of melatonin production in the pineal gland. Catalyzes the N-acetylation of serotonin into N-acetylserotonin, the penultimate step in the synthesis of melatonin (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the acetyltransferase family. AANAT subfamily.
Sequence
MSMQSTHPPKPEAPRLPPGIPESPSCQRRHTLPASEFRCLTPEDAVSAFEIEREAFISVLGVCPLDLDEIRHFLTLCPELSLGWFEEGCLVAFIIGSLWDKERLMQESLTLHRSGGHIAHLHVLAVHRAFRQQGRGPILLWRYLHHLGSQPAVRRAALMCEDALVPFYERFSFHAVGPCAITVGSLTFTELHCSLRDHPFLRRNSGC