Vol. 26 (5) 2005 Neuro endocrinology letters

Morphological and biochemical study of the pineal gland of pregnant and non-pregnant female vizcachas (Lagostomus maximus maximus).

OBJECTIVES: The morphological and biochemical aspects of the pineal gland of pregnant and non-pregnant female vizcachas were investigated to examine whether there is a relationship between the pregnancy and this gland.

METHODS: Pregnant and non-pregnant adult female vizcachas were used. The ultrastructure of type.....