| Evidence for the involvement of the visual system in mediating magnetic field effects on pineal melatonin synthesis in the rat. | |
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PMID: 3995304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In order to elucidate whether magnetic field effects on mammalian pineal function are direct, or instead indirect via retinal disturbances, acutely blinded and intact male rats were subjected to a single nocturnal magnetic stimulus. Then pineal N-acetyltransferase activity and melatonin content were assayed. Only in intact animals did the magnetic stimulus significantly reduce pineal activity, i.e. no effects were detected in blinded animals. These data point to a retinal magnetosensitivity which may serve to modulate pineal gland function. |
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Authors:
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J Olcese; S Reuss; L Vollrath |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Brain research Volume: 333 ISSN: 0006-8993 ISO Abbreviation: Brain Res. Publication Date: 1985 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-07-23 Completed Date: 1985-07-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0045503 Medline TA: Brain Res Country: NETHERLANDS |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 382-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acetyltransferases
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metabolism Animals Magnetics* Male Melatonin / biosynthesis* Pineal Gland / metabolism* Rats Rats, Inbred Strains Retina / physiology* Visual Pathways / physiology |
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73-31-4/Melatonin; EC 2.3.1.-/Acetyltransferases |
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