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Influence of melatonin, constant light, or blinding on reproductive system of gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)

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Male and female gerbils were implanted s.c. with a pellet containing 2 mg melatonin/23 mg beeswax every 2 weeks for a total of 3 implants. A significant depression of ovarian and uterine weight was noted in female gerbils receiving melatonin implants. In the melatonin-treated male gerbils, growth of the accessory organs was significantly inhibited although testis size was not depressed.

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  1. Department of Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, 78284, San Antonio, Texas, USA

    Mary K. Vaughan, G. M. Vaughan, D. E. Blask & R. J. Reiter

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Supported by NSF grant No. BMS-74-06276 and Population Council grant No. M 74.87.

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Vaughan, M.K., Vaughan, G.M., Blask, D.E. et al. Influence of melatonin, constant light, or blinding on reproductive system of gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Experientia 32, 1341–1342 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01953128

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