Lesions in the substantia nigra of rats induce thermoregulatory deficit in the cold

Lin, M.T.; Chandra, A.; Chen, Y.M.

Experientia 37(3): 284-286

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0014-4754
PMID: 7238789
Document Number: 170005
Rats with either electrolytic or chemical (6-hydroxydopamine) lesions in the substantia nigra displayed decreased metabolism and hypothermia when exposed to cold (8.degree. C Ta), although they showed no deficiency in thermoregulation at both moderate (22.degree. C) and hot (30.degree. C) environmental temperatures.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments