Diurnal and seasonal changes in endogenous melatonin levels in the blood plasma in dogs.
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This paper describes research on the levels of endogenous melatonin (MLT) in the blood serum in dogs in different seasons (March, June, September, December) and at different times of day (11:00, 12:00, 23:00, 24:00 and 1:00), using immunoassay method. Blood samples were collected in the diurnal cycle, in consecutive seasons. The conducted studies show that MLT levels undergo clear changes in both the diurnal cycle, as well as in seasonal one in this species.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Polish journal of veterinary sciences
دوره 16 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013