褪黑素调控绵羊季节性发情的研究进展

The Progress of Seasonal Estrus of Sheep Controlled by Melatonin

褪黑素是松果腺细胞合成的吲哚胺类激素中生物活性最高的1种神经激素,该激素调节着体内的多种生理活动。对褪黑素的合成、代谢、作用机制以及对绵羊的季节性发情的影响进行了阐述。

Melatonin （MLT） synthesised by the pineal gland cells is a kind of nerve hormone with the highest biological activity in indole amines hormone, regulating a variety of the body＇s physiological activities. Synthesis, metabolism, action mechanism of melatonin and the effects on easonal estrus of sheep were elaborated.