Effects of melatonin and prolactin in reproduction: review of literature
Summary The pineal gland is responsible for producing a hormone called melatonin (MEL), and is accepted as the gland that regulates reproduction in mammals. Prolactin (PRL) also exhibits reproductive activity in animals in response to photoperiod. It is known that the concentrations of PRL are high...
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Associação Médica Brasileira
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
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