Effects of Photoperiod Change on Melatonin Secretion, Immune Function and Antioxidant Status of Cashmere Goats

The photoperiod affects animals’ secretion of hormones, especially melatonin (MLT), which is involved in the regulation of the immune function and antioxidant status. The present experiment was conducted to study the effects of the photoperiod on MLT secretion, immune function, antioxidant...

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Main Authors: Chenyu Mao, Yuanqing Xu, Lulu Shi, Shiwei Guo, Xiao Jin, Sumei Yan, Binlin Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/10/766