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Seasonal changes in the uptake capacity of the suprachiasmatic nucleus for3H-serotonin

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus, a hypothalamic center important in mediation of circadian and estrous cycles, is shown in adult rats to have seasonal changes in its uptake capacity in vitro for3H-serotonin.

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  1. D. C. Meyer

    Present address: Wisconsin Regional Primate Center, University of Wisconsin, 53706, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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  1. Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Program, Department of Zoology, University of Wisconsin, 2605 Marsh Lane, 53706, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

    D. C. Meyer & W. B. Quay

  2. The Waisman Center on Mental Retardation and Human Development, University of Wisconsin, 2605 Marsh Lane, 53706, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

    D. C. Meyer & W. B. Quay

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Supported in part by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (MH-25091), the National Institute of Health (HD-10263, HD-03352, 5-T01-HD00104-10), USPHS, and the Ford Foundation (grant No. 630-0505 B, C).

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Meyer, D.C., Quay, W.B. Seasonal changes in the uptake capacity of the suprachiasmatic nucleus for3H-serotonin. Experientia 33, 472–473 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922217

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