Pathogenesis of hemosiderosis in lemurs: Role of dietary iron, tannin, and ascorbic acid
Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430080305.abs Clinical disease associated with excess iron deposition (hemosiderosis) in the duodenum, liver, and spleen occurs in captive lemurs. In this report we review the occurrence of hemosiderosis and related disease in the Zoological Society of San Diego lemur collection; we then define and describe potential pathogenic factors with the goal of establishing rational […]
Melatonin is a redundant entraining signal in the rat circadian system
The role of melatonin in maintaining proper function of the circadian system has been proposed but very little evidence for such an effect has been provided. To ascertain the role, the aim of the study was to investigate impact of long-term melatonin absence on regulation of circadian system. The parameters of behavior and circadian clocks […]