European Journal of Endocrinology · 1965 · 22 citations · 0 references
MedicineEndocrinologyPharmacologyReproductive EndocrinologyReproductive PhysiologySteroid BiochemistryGonadal HormonesGonadal Steroid HormonesHormonal Regulation Of ReproductionHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal AxisOvarian FunctionReproductive NeuroendocrinologyMelatonin Secretion SuppressionPineal Gland FunctionPineal Gland Physiology
ABSTRACT A bovine pineal gland extract was found to inhibit the stimulatory effect of both human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and human menopausal gonadotrophin (HMG) on mouse uterine weight, while melatonin displayed no such inhibitory activity. The pineal gland extract did not inhibit the stimulatory effect of oestrone.