[The circadian dynamics of melatonin concentration in the epiphysis, plasma and retina of silver foxes].
A definite diurnal rhythm of the melatonin concentration was observed in the silver fox pineal gland, plasma and retina, with the maximum at night, the minimum in the morning, and intermediate values in evenings. The interrelationship among the melatonin levels in the tissues under study, is discussed.
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D000818:Animals; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005589:Foxes / Q000378:metabolism*; D008550:Melatonin / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D010870:Pineal Gland / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012160:Retina / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D012800:Siberia; D013997:Time Factors
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