Background:

Tasimelteon is a melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptor agonist.Target: melatonin receptorTasimelteon is a novel circadian regulator, is the first product for the treatment of Non-24-hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) approved by either the FDA or the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Tasimelteon is a potent and specific melatonin (MT1 and MT2) receptor agonist with 2 - 4 times greater affinity for the MT2 receptor.

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