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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Main Authors: Norio Kansaku, Gen Hiyama, Tomohiro Sasanami, David Zadworny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2008-01-01
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