Journal article
Endocrine effects of the pineal gland and neutralization of circulating melatonin and N-acetylserotonin
Abstract
Adrenocortical function was studied in rats after shampinealectomy, pinealectomy, or immunization against melatonin and N-acetylserotonin (NAS). Pineals were stimulated to increase melatonin synthesis by blinding or exposure to 23 h of darkness daily. Blinding elevated morning corticosterone levels without altering the corticosterone response to novelty stimulation. Among blinded animals, pinealectomy partially reversed and immunization …
Authors
Niles LP; Brown GM; Grota LJ
Journal
Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Vol. 55, No. 3, pp. 537–544
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Publication Date
June 1, 1977
DOI
10.1139/y77-075
ISSN
0008-4212