Term Name:	melatonin receptor activity
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Definition:	Combining with melatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, to initiate a change in cell activity. Melatonin is a neuroendocrine substance that stimulates the aggregation of melanosomes in melanophores, thus lightening the skin.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008502]    QuickGO    AmiGO