The endocrinology of sunlight and darkness |
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Authors: | Walter E. Stumpf |
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Affiliation: | Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of North Carolina Medical School, Chapel Hill 27599. |
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Abstract: | Information from autoradiographic studies and follow-up indicates that 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 (soltriol) is a somatotrophic activator and modulator, regulated by the amount of sunshine and the endocrine status of the individual, with the purpose of promoting development, reproduction, and maintenance of life. Regulation of calcium homeostasis is only one of its many functions. A close link to the pineal hormone system is apparent. Evidence supports the new concept that the skin-derived hormone of sunlight and the pineal hormone(s) of darkness are messengers with comprehensive actions on endocrine, autonomic, sensory, skeletal, and motor functions. In a complementary fashion, both hormone systems appear to correlate biological activities with the daily and seasonal changes of our solar environment. |
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