Table 1.
Melatonin receptor distribution in regions of the brain.
| Region of Interest | Annotation Area | Relative Mask Area | Total Count | Receptor Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.67 mm2 | 0.12% | 3170 | 413.1 mm2 |
| VM | 0.47 mm2 | 0.1% | 211 | 449.45 mm2 |
| RT | 0.34 mm2 | 0.23% | 265 | 768.52 mm2 |
| Hippocampus | 5.50 mm2 | 1.14% | 4648 | 844.86 mm2 |
| MEPD/MEPV | 0.42 mm2 | 0.2% | 415 | 996.89 mm2 |
| VPM/VPL | 2.26 mm2 | 0.88% | 3274 | 1450.59 mm2 |
| LH (lateral hypothalamus) | 0.68 mm2 | 0.44% | 592 | 867.58 mm2 |
| Vmhyp nu (ventromedial hypothalamus) | 2.12 mm2 | 0.09% | 579 | 273.11 mm2 |
| AUD | 4.11 mm2 | 0.33% | 3428 | 833.96 mm2 |
| PH (posterior hypothalamus) | 0.26 mm2 | 0.27% | 163 | 635.45 mm2 |
| BLA/BMP | 0.73 mm2 | 0.08% | 223 | 303.86 mm2 |
| S2 | 1.01 mm2 | 0.23% | 751 | 744.1 mm2 |