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Medknow Publications, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2(16), p. 192, 2012
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The reno-pineal axis: A novel role for melatonin
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Abstract
The pineal gland is a tiny endocrine gland whose physiologic role has been the focus of much research and much more speculation over the past century. This mini-review discusses recent findings which correlate melatonin and renal physiology, and postulates the presence of a “reno-pineal axis.” Drawing lessons from comparative endocrinology, while quoting human data, it advocates the need to study the “reno-pineal axis” in greater detail.