Melatonin induces follicle maturation in Danio rerio.

Most organisms modulate their reproductive activity responding to day length by the nocturnal release of melatonin by the pineal gland. This hormone is also responsible for synchronizing reproduction with specific external environment stimuli in order to optimize reproductive success.The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Oliana Carnevali, Giorgia Gioacchini, Francesca Maradonna, Ike Olivotto, Beatrice Migliarini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3102064?pdf=render