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Interstrain differences in activity pattern, pineal function, and SCN melatonin receptor density of rats
- Source :
- The American Journal of Physiology. April, 1999, Vol. 276 Issue 4, pR1078, 9 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Strain-dependent differences in the melatonin profiles of rats were investigated. The inbred rat strains BH/Ztm, ACI/Ztm, LEW/Ztm were analyzed for diurnal (12:12-h light-dark) wheel running activity, melatonin levels of pineal and plasma glands, urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin excretion and melatonin receptor density in the suprachiasmatic nuclei. Results show that melatonin has a long-term stimulating effect on its own receptor density in the suprachiasmatic nuclei.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00029513
- Volume :
- 276
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The American Journal of Physiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.54658755