Abstract
The endocrine function of the pars tuberalis of the pituitary gland has been an enigma for many years. Recent work suggests that one of its primary functions in seasonal mammals is to mediate photoperiodically regulated changes in prolactin secretion via an unidentified factor called tuberalin.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Gene Expression
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Melatonin / physiology
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Photoperiod*
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Pituitary Gland, Anterior / metabolism
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Pituitary Gland, Anterior / physiology*
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Prolactin / blood
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Prolactin / metabolism*
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Receptors, Cell Surface / genetics
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Receptors, Cell Surface / metabolism
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Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear / genetics
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Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear / metabolism
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Receptors, Melatonin
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Seasons
Substances
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Receptors, Cell Surface
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Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
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Receptors, Melatonin
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Prolactin
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Melatonin