Light-induced hormone conversion of T4 to T3 regulates photoperiodic response of gonads in birds
Light-induced hormone conversion of T4 to T3 regulates photoperiodic response of gonads in birds
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Reproduction of many temperate zone birds is under photoperiodic control. The Japanese quail is an excellent model for studying the mechanism of photoperiodic time measurement because of its distinct and marked response to changing photoperiods. Studies on this animal have suggested that the mediobasal hypothalamus (MBH) is an important centre cont...
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Light-induced hormone conversion of T4 to T3 regulates photoperiodic response of gonads in birds
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0028-0836
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1476-4687
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10.1038/nature02117
