Association of Melatonin Production with Seasonal Changes, Low Temperature, and Immuno-Responses in Hamsters
Seasonal changes impact the melatonin production and immuno-activities in vertebrates. This is believed due to the photoperiodic alterations of the different seasons which impact the functions of pineal gland. The short photoperiod promotes pineal melatonin production. As a result, during the winter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/3/703 |