THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE MOUSE ADRENAL CORTEX TO THE PITUITARY
- 1 November 1949
- journal article
- research article
- Published by The Endocrine Society in Endocrinology
- Vol. 45 (5), 514-536
- https://doi.org/10.1210/endo-45-5-514
Abstract
Three zones of the mouse adrenal cortex, the zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata and the X zone, each have a different relationship to the secretions of the anterior pituitary. The zona glomerulosa is capable of an existence independent of the hypophysis but the presence of acetone-soluble sudanophilic material related to hormone activity within the zone depends on adrenocorticotrophin. The zona fasciculata is completely dependent on adrenocorticotrophin. The X zone is dependent on a gonadotrophin, possibly LH in nature. Similarly, the secondary X zone which arises in the postpuberally castrated male mouse, is dependent on a pituitary gonadotrophin, possibly LH in nature.Keywords
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