title: Effect of ascorbic acid on pigmentation of toad (Bufo melanostictus).
abstract: Administration of ascorbic acid in toad during breeding season results an increase in melanin pigments in skin, liver and vocal sac.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D008543:Melanins; D001205:Ascorbic Acid