Vol. 22 (3) 2001 Neuro endocrinology letters

Effect of melatonin administration on activities of some lysosomal enzymes in the mouse.

OBJECTIVES: Changes in the activity of beta-glucuronidase, N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase, cathepsin D and L, alanine aminopeptidase and lysosomal acid lipase in lysosomal fractions of the liver and kidneys of mice, which were administered 20 mg/kg b.w. of exogenous melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) for 7 and 14 days were investig.....