The pineal gland: anatomy, physiology, and clinical significance
- 1 September 1985
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 63 (3), 321-341
- https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.1985.63.3.0321
Abstract
Since the discovery of melatonin approximately 25 years ago, there has been intense study regarding the details of the structure and function of the pineal gland. This work is reviewed, with particular emphasis on those aspects of importance to human physiology and disease.Keywords
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