Melatonin Induces Follicle Maturation in Danio rerio

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Melatonin Induces Follicle Maturation in Danio rerio

Abstract

Most organisms modulate their reproductive activity responding to day length by the nocturnal release of melatonin by the pineal gland. This hormone is also responsible for synchronizing reproduction with specific external environment stimuli in order to optimize reproductive success