Effect of ascorbic acid on pigmentation of toad (Bufo melanostictus).
Administration of ascorbic acid in toad during breeding season results an increase in melanin pigments in skin, liver and vocal sac.
D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002025:Bufonidae; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008543:Melanins / Q000378:metabolism*; D010858:Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism
D008543:Melanins; D001205:Ascorbic Acid