Circadian rhythm of melatonin secretion and growth-related gene expression in the tiger puffer Takifugu rubripes

Abstract Somatostatin (SS) and growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) are primary factors regulating growth hormone (GH) secretion in the pituitary. To date, it remains unknown how this rhythm is controlled endogenously, although there must be coordination of circadian manners. Melatonin was the ma...

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Main Authors: Byeong-Hoon Kim, Sung-Pyo Hur, Sang-Woo Hur, Yuki Takeuchi, Akihiro Takemura, Young-Don Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 2017-08-01
Series:Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41240-017-0061-0