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Pituitary Hormone-Releasing Hormones  

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Definition

  • Peptides, natural or synthetic, that stimulate the release of PITUITARY HORMONES. They were first isolated from the extracts of the HYPOTHALAMUS; MEDIAN EMINENCE; PITUITARY STALK; and NEUROHYPOPHYSIS. In addition, some hypophysiotropic hormones control pituitary cell differentiation, cell proliferation, and hormone synthesis. Some can act on more than one pituitary hormone.

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Entry terms

  • Hormones, Pituitary Hormone Releasing
  • Hypophysiotropic Hormones

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FDM76KKG-5

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