Application of in vivo microdialysis to pineal research in birds: measurement of circadian rhythms of melatonin.
Neurosci Biobehav Rev
; 18(4): 537-40, 1994.
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ABSTRACT
Circadian rhythms of pineal melatonin release were measured in free-moving pigeons, Japanese quails, and chickens under light-dark cycles followed by constant dim light. Although melatonin levels differed among individual birds, circadian rhythms of melatonin were observed in all of them. Using this technique, we could examine phase shifts of melatonin rhythms and suppression of melatonin release by photic stimulation in pigeons. We could also examine effects of norepinephrine infusion on melatonin release. These results indicate that microdialysis is useful for the study of pineal melatonin rhythms in birds.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Glándula Pineal
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Aves
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Ritmo Circadiano
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Microdiálisis
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Melatonina
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurosci Biobehav Rev
Año:
1994
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón