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. 1990 Aug 15;46(8):860-2.
doi: 10.1007/BF01935539.

Evidence for a modulation of the stress response by the pineal gland

R Khan  1 , S Daya, B Potgieter
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Evidence for a modulation of the stress response by the pineal gland

R Khan et al. Experientia. .

Abstract

Wistar rats show a circadian variation in their response to stress. Pinealectomy exacerbates stress-induced gastric ulceration in rats. This effect is counteracted by melatonin administration.

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