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Maturation of the pineal melatonin rhythm in long- and short-day reared Djungarian hamsters.

Authors :
Yellon SM
Tamarkin L
Goldman BD
Source :
Experientia [Experientia] 1985 May 15; Vol. 41 (5), pp. 651-2.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Male Djungarian hamsters, reared under long (16L/8D) or short (10L/14D) days, were sacrificed at various ages during the day or night, or at night following a 30-min light pulse. The pineal melatonin rhythm matured similarly under long and short days by 20 days of age. The results are discussed in context of the hypothesis that melatonin mediates the photoperiod effects which forestall puberty in short-day reared hamsters.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0014-4754
Volume :
41
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Experientia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3996540
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02007704