The mammalian pineal gland: Structure and function
1981; Wiley; Volume: 162; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/aja.1001620402
ISSN1553-0795
Autores Tópico(s)Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
ResumoAmerican Journal of AnatomyVolume 162, Issue 4 p. 287-313 Article The mammalian pineal gland: Structure and function Russel J. Reiter, Russel J. Reiter Department of Anatomy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78284Search for more papers by this author Russel J. Reiter, Russel J. Reiter Department of Anatomy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78284Search for more papers by this author First published: December 1981 https://doi.org/10.1002/aja.1001620402Citations: 224AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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