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

George M. Vaughan; Russel J. Reiter

doi:10.1111/j.1600-079X.1986.tb00721.x

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

George M. Vaughan, Russel J. Reiter

Cell Systems & Anatomy

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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 inelatonin in this species appears to depend on the pineal gland and its sympathetic innervation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	9-14
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of pineal research
Volume	3
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-079X.1986.tb00721.x
State	Published - Jan 1986

Keywords

Syrian hamster
ganglionectomy
melatonin
pineal
sympathetic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Endocrinology

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