Pineal Dependence of the Syrian Hamster's Nocturnal Serum Melatonin Surge

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Abstract:

The usual nocturnal surge of pineal melatonin content was blocked by bilateral superior cervical ganglionectomy in male Syrian hamsters. Ganglionectomy and pinealectomy each prevented the nocturnal rise of serum melatonin concentration seen in control animals. The normal nocturnal surge of circulating melatonin in this species appears to depend on the pineal gland and its sympathetic innervation.

Author(s):
Vaughan, George M. ; Reiter, Russel J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY INST OF SURGICAL RESEARCH FORT SAMHOUSTON TX
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA175720
Annotation:
Reprint: Pineal Dependence of the Syrian Hamster's Nocturnal Serum Melatonin Surge.
Pagination:
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAISR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*HORMONES, *PINEAL GLAND, REPRINTS, RATS, NIGHT, SURGERY, SURGES, HAMSTERS, SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, LABORATORY ANIMALS, GANGLIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology
Keyword(s):
*Melatonin
Report Date:
1986 Jan 01