Abstract
Hypothalamic extracts from frog, rabbit, kitten, sheep, pig, and man were found to increase the melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) content of rat pituitary glands. Frog hypothalamic extracts also lightened frogs previously darkened by removal of the hypothalamic region. The results indicate the presence of MSH-release inhibiting factor (MIF) in the hypothalami of frogs and several mammals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 344-347 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | General and Comparative Endocrinology |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1967 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- Endocrinology