Hypothalamic cuts suggest a brain site for the antigonadotrophic action of melatonin in the syrian hamster

Russel J. Reiter; Diep T. Dinh; Renato de los Santos; Julio C. Guerra

doi:10.1016/0304-3940(81)90017-3

Hypothalamic cuts suggest a brain site for the antigonadotrophic action of melatonin in the syrian hamster

Russel J. Reiter, Diep T. Dinh, Renato de los Santos, Julio C. Guerra

Cell Systems & Anatomy

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Thrice daily melatonin injections inhibit reproductive functions in pinealectomized male hamsters, as measured by sex organ weights and plasma testosterone levels. Total or anterior, but not posterior, hypothalamic deafferentation prevented the antigonadotrophic effect of melatonin. The findings suggest a site of action of melatonin within the central nervous system.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	315-318
Number of pages	4
Journal	Neuroscience Letters
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3940(81)90017-3
State	Published - May 29 1981

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