Vasopressin in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Plasma of Conscious Rabbits - Circadian Variations

O. Günther; R. Landgraf; J. Schuart; H. Unger

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1210357

Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, Table of Contents

Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1984; 83(3): 367-369
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1210357

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Vasopressin in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Plasma of Conscious Rabbits - Circadian Variations

O. Günther¹ , R. Landgraf² , J. Schuart¹ , H. Unger¹

¹Institute of Physiology of the Medical Academy Magdeburg, Department of Neuroendocrinology, Magdeburg
²Research Institute of Body Culture and Sport Leipzig, Leipzig/GDR

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Summary

Determination of AVP in the CSF and plasma of conscious, freely moving and normally hydrated rabbits yielded in the CSF a value three times higher than in plasma, while revealing opposite rhythmic daily patterns for both compartments.

Key words

Vasopressin - circadian variations

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