Pheromones that correlate with reproductive success in competitive conditions
Abstract The major urinary proteins (MUPs) of house mice (Mus musculus) bind and stabilize the release of pheromones and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from urinary scent marks, which mediate chemical communication. Social status influences MUP and VOC excretion, and the urinary scent of do...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-11-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-01507-9 |