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

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

10 Scopus citations

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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)471-474
Number of pages4
JournalGeneral and Comparative Endocrinology
Volume34
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1978

Funding

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.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Endocrinology

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Lack of an effect of melatonin treatment via silastic capsules on photic-induced gonadal growth and the photorefractory condition in white-throated sparrows'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this