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. 1979 Oct 15;35(10):1405-6.
doi: 10.1007/BF01964037.

Effect of removal of the Harderian glands on pineal melatonin concentrations in the Syrian hamster

E S Panke, R J Reiter, M D Rollag

Effect of removal of the Harderian glands on pineal melatonin concentrations in the Syrian hamster

E S Panke et al. Experientia. .

Abstract

Peak melatonin levels which are normally present in male Syrian hamsters at 8 h after the onset of darkness in animals maintained under a light:dark cycle of 14:10, were significantly decreased following the removal of the Harderian glands.

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