Pineal-dependent and -independent effects of photoperiod on immune function in Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)

Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) exhibit reproductive and immunological responses to photoperiod. Short (<10-h light/day) days induce gonadal atrophy, increase leukocyte concentrations, and attenuate thermoregulatory and behavioral responses to infection. Whereas hamster reproductive respons...

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Main Authors: Wen, Jarvi C., Dhabhar, Firdaus S., Prendergast, Brian J.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2006
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3345196/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17022983
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2006.08.001
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