Effect of pinealectomy and 5-methoxyindoles on Harderian gland activity of the Indian Jungle bush quail Perdicula asiatica.
Indian J Exp Biol
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1989 Aug; 27(8): 704-8
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The present study reveals that the annual Harderian gland weight cycle of P. asiatica has a direct relationship with the testicular cycle and an inverse relationship with the pineal gland cycle. Pinealectomy resulted in a significant decrease of the Harderian gland weight during the recurdescence (March-May) and active (April-June) phases. Subcutaneous implantation of melatonin (aMT) and 5-methoxytryptamine (MT) brought about a significant reduction during the recrudescence and active phases whereas subcutaneous injections of aMT, MT and 5-methoxytryptophol (ML) reduced Harderian gland weight effectively during the morning as well as in the evening hours in the active and inactive phases.
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Main subject:
Pineal Gland
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Quail
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Seasons
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Male
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Serotonin
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5-Methoxytryptamine
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Harderian Gland
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Indoles
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Lacrimal Apparatus
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Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Exp Biol
Year:
1989
Type:
Article
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