Light Suppresses Melatonin Secretion in Humans

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - Tập 210 Số 4475 - Trang 1267-1269 - 1980
Alfred J. Lewy1, Thomas A. Wehr1, Frederick K. Goodwin1, David A. Newsome2, Sanford P. Markey3
1Clinical Psychobiology Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20205
2Clinical Branch, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20205
3Laboratory of Clinical Science, National Institute of Mental Health

Tóm tắt

Bright artificial light suppressed nocturnal secretion of melatonin in six normal human subjects. Room light of less intensity, which is sufficient to suppress melatonin secretion in other mammals, failed to do so in humans. In contrast to the results of previous experiments in which ordinary room light was used, these findings establish that the human response to light is qualitatively similar to that of other mammals.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Tập 210 Số 4475

1267-1269

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