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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. peptide hormones
  6. hypothalamic hormones
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. peptide hormones
  6. hypothalamic hormones
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. peptide hormones
  6. hypothalamic hormones
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. peptide hormones
  6. hypothalamic hormones
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. peptide hormones
  6. hypothalamic hormones
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. peptide hormones
  6. hypothalamic hormones

Preferred term

hypothalamic hormones

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Peptide hormones produced by neurons of various regions in the hypothalamus. They are released into the pituitary portal circulation to stimulate or inhibit pituitary gland functions.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/45924

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