doi: 10.1007/BF02002634.
The effect of castration, testosterone and estradiol on 14C-serotonin metabolism by organ cultures of male rat pineal glands
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The effect of castration, testosterone and estradiol on 14C-serotonin metabolism by organ cultures of male rat pineal glands
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Abstract
The pineal gland of the male rat does not appear to rely on prior conversion of testosterone to estradiol for the stimulant effect of testosterone on pineal melatonin and 5-methoxytryptophol synthesis.
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