Melatonin and the Mammalian Pineal Gland
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0412536005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For the first time the mammalian pineal gland, its mode of action and its physiological effects are discussed in a comprehensive, single-authored work.. This volume provides the reader with an overview of an intriguing and interdisciplinary field of research
Its 9 chapters cover (1) an introduction to melatonin and the mammalian pineal gland, (2) structure of the pineal gland, (3) biochemistry of the pineal, (4) light=dark control of melatonin synthesis, (5) role of the pineal in photoperiodic seasonal functions, (6) role of the pineal and melatonin in circadian rhythms, (7) human physiology and pathology of the pineal, (8) therapeutic potential of melatonin, and its significance for human health, and (9) target sites and mechanism of action of melatonin. It is not only the best text available on melatonin and the pineal, it also tells the story of successful science - the step by step elucidation of highly complex relationships between cha
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