Melatonin reduces body weight gain and increases nocturnal activity in male Wistar rats

Abstract Aim This study evaluated the effect of the administration of melatonin, the chief secretory product of the pineal gland, on the body weight in male Wistar rats. Main methods The animals were housed for 4 months in cages equipped to log horizontal activity within a thermostatically-controlle...

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