Cell physiology of the pineal body
Marchiafava, P.L.; Kusmic, C.; Longoni, B.; Strettoi, E.
Archives Italiennes de Biologie 135(2): 183-194
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9829 PMID: 9101028 Document Number: 472134
The results from recent experiments on the cellular physiology of the trout pineal photoreceptors are briefly reviewed. The arguments are mainly concerned with pineal phototransduction. These studies have stimulated further research on melatonin, a molecule produced in pineal as well as in retinal photoreceptors. A discussion follows on our actual research object, that is a study of the influences of endogenous melatonin upon retinal receptor cells activities.