Influence of Melatonin on the Immune System of Fish: A Review
Endocrine-immune system interactions have been widely demonstrated in mammals, whereas in fish, these relationships remain unclear. Of the organs that constitute the endocrine system, the pineal gland and its secretory product melatonin act in the synchronization of daily and seasonal rhythms in mos...
Main Authors: | José Meseguer, Elena Chaves-Pozo, Alberto Cuesta, M. Ángeles Esteban |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/4/7979 |
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