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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Original Article

Transient Fluctuation of Serum Melatonin Rhythm is Suppressed Centrally by Vitamin B

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Pages 549-560 | Received 28 Oct 1996, Accepted 08 May 1997, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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