Methoxyindole production by the pineal gland appears to be dependent on the concentration of hydroxy precursors and their affinity for hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase.

Morton, D J

Methoxyindole production by the pineal gland appears to be dependent on the concentration of hydroxy precursors and their affinity for hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase. [electronic resource] - The Journal of endocrinology Oct 1986 - 133-6 p. digital

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

0022-0795

10.1677/joe.0.1110133 doi


Acetylserotonin O-Methyltransferase--metabolism
Animals
Enzyme Precursors--metabolism
Estrus
Female
Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid--analogs & derivatives
Indoles--metabolism
Male
Methylation
Methyltransferases--metabolism
Pineal Gland--enzymology
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains