Lack of an effect of melatonin treatment via silastic capsules on photic-induced gonadal growth and the photorefractory condition in white-throated sparrows

Fred W. Turek; Albert Wolfson

doi:10.1016/0016-6480(78)90289-7

Lack of an effect of melatonin treatment via silastic capsules on photic-induced gonadal growth and the photorefractory condition in white-throated sparrows

Fred W. Turek^*, Albert Wolfson

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Abstract

The administration of melatonin via intraperitoneally placed Silastic capsules in white-throated sparrows failed to alter either photic-induced gonadal growth in females or the photorefractory condition in males. These results indicate that melatonin does not have a direct effect upon the avian photosexual response.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	471-474
Number of pages	4
Journal	General and Comparative Endocrinology
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-6480(78)90289-7
State	Published - Apr 1978

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We wish to thank Robert Hendel, Richard Palakoff. Martha Hauck, and Mary Anne Hoffman for technical assistance. This investigation was supported by NSF Research Grant PCM-0995.5. NIH Grant 09885. and by a grant from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Northwestern University.

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Lack of an effect of melatonin treatment via silastic capsules on photic-induced gonadal growth and the photorefractory condition in white-throated sparrows

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