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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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MELATONIN-SYNTHESIZING ENZYMES IN PINEAL, RETINA, LIVER, AND GUT OF THE GOLDFISH (CARASSIUS): mRNA EXPRESSION PATTERN AND REGULATION OF DAILY RHYTHMS BY LIGHTING CONDITIONS

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Pages 1178-1201 | Received 25 Dec 2009, Accepted 20 Apr 2010, Published online: 23 Jul 2010

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