Central fatigue and nycthemeral change of serum tryptophan and serotonin in the athletic horse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The serotonergic system is associated with numerous brain functions, including the resetting of the mammalian circadian clock. The synthesis and metabolism of 5-HT in the brain increases in response to exercise and is correlated with...

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Main Authors: Percipalle Maurizio, Fazio Francesco, Assenza Anna, Piccione Giuseppe, Caola Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2005-04-01
Series:Journal of Circadian Rhythms
Online Access:http://www.jcircadianrhythms.com/content/3/1/6