Some aspects of the pineal gland function
Rev. bras. biol
; 56(supl.1,pt.2): 339-44, dez. 1996.
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in En
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ABSTRACT
Rhythmic production of melatonin by the mammalian pineal gland occurs in response to noradrenergic stimulation which produces a cascade of biochemical events within the pinealocyte. Melatonin is involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including seasonal reproduction and diurnal activity rhythms. It was recently discovered that melatonin is a very potent hydroxyl radical scavenger, reinforcing its relationship with the aging process and the immune system.
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Pineal Gland
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Melatonin
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. bras. biol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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Congress and conference