Seasonal weight regulation of the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides): interactions between melatonin, leptin, ghrelin, and growth hormone.

Nieminen, Petteri

Seasonal weight regulation of the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides): interactions between melatonin, leptin, ghrelin, and growth hormone. [electronic resource] - Journal of biological rhythms Apr 2002 - 155-63 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0748-7304

10.1177/074873040201700206 doi


Adipose Tissue--physiology
Animals
Basal Metabolism--drug effects
Body Weight--physiology
Carnivora--physiology
Drug Implants
Eating--physiology
Energy Metabolism--physiology
Fasting--physiology
Female
Ghrelin
Growth Hormone--blood
Hibernation--physiology
Leptin--blood
Male
Melatonin--administration & dosage
Peptide Hormones
Peptides--blood
Photoperiod
Seasons