Cloning of somatolactin alpha, beta forms and the somatolactin receptor in Atlantic salmon: Seasonal expression profile in pituitary and ovary of maturing female broodstock

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Somatolactin (Sl) is a fish specific adenohypophyseal peptide hormone related to growth hormone (Gh). Some species, including salmonids, possess two forms: Sl alpha and Sl beta. The somatolactin receptor (slr) is closely related to t...

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Main Authors: Taranger Geir, Björnsson Björn, Benedet Susana, Andersson Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/6/1/42