Prolactin and Growth Hormone in Birds: Protein Structure, Gene Structure and Genetic Variation
Prolactin (PRL) and Growth hormone (GH) are secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and affect a wide variety of physiological functions in birds. A causal relationship between plasma PRL concentration and broody behaviour is well known. Similarly, a relationship between plasma GH concentration...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Japan Poultry Science Association
2008-01-01
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Series: | The Journal of Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/45/1/45_45_1/_pdf/-char/en |