ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Aging
;
growth hormone
;
somatostatin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Pituitary content and concentration of growth hormone was significantly reduced, and hypothalamic somatostatin content significantly increased, in old constant estrous as compared to young female rats. Increased levels of somatostatin may contribute to the decrease in pituitary growth hormone levels in these animals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02007705
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