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ea0014p534 | (1) | ECE2007

Factors influencing the rhythmic secretion of melatonin in human

Rosca Roxana , Ianas Olga , Manda Dana , Vladoiu Suzana , Busu Carmina , Dinu Dana , Chioasca Carmen , Procopiuc Camelia

Objective: The present study examined the influence of light and dark, seasonal differences, electromagnetic fields, adrenergic and GABA-ergic control, age on melatonin secretion and also which factors affect rhythmicity of melatonin secretion, both in health and disease.Data were combined from a series of studies conducted between 1997 and 2006. Hormones were temporally assayed by immunometric assays.The results showed that melato...