Function of the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system in rats with myocardial infarction is modified by melatonin.
Journal Title: Pharmacological Reports - Year 2012, Vol 64, Issue 6
Abstract
Pineal and melatonin interactions with the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system are well documented. In addition, vasopressin and oxytocin secretion are known to be part of the neuroendocrine response to chronic heart failure evoked by myocardial infarction. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the possible regulatory role of melatonin in the vasopressin and oxytocin release in rats with myocardial infarction.
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Joanna Ciosek, Jacek Drobnik
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