ISSN:
1435-1463
Keywords:
5-methoxytryptamine
;
pineal
;
hamster
;
reproductive function
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Subcutaneous implantation of 5-methoxytryptamine-filled silastic capsules overcomes, in natural as well as in experimental conditions, the inhibitory effect of short photoperiod on the gonadal axis. The results obtained are similar to those obtained after pinealectomy. They indicate that 5-methoxytryptamine when constantly available presents, like melatonin, a progonadal (or counter-antigonadal) effect. Evidently, 5-methoxytryptamine, like melatonin, is involved in the control of the reproductive function.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01243342
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