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The Pineal Gland — An Integral Part of the Neuroendocrine System

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This review briefly summarizes the data concerning the function of the mammalian pineal gland. Biochemical, physiological and morphological data are discussed indicating that pineal gland is a neuroendocrine transducer which responds to a neuronal input by releasing various endocrine-active compounds and, therefore, can be regarded as a legitimate component of the neuroendocrine system. Special attention is paid to peptidic/proteic substances present in the pineal gland.

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  1. Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Department of Pathological Anatomy, Institute of Pathology, Medical Academy, Lodz, Sterlinga 5, Poland

    M. Karasek

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  1. Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy of Lódź, Dr. Sterling St. 3, 91-425, Lódź, Poland

    M. Pawlikowski

  2. Bissendorf Peptide GmbH, Burgwedeler Strasse 25, D-3002, Wedemark 2, Federal Republik of Germany

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Karasek, M. (1988). The Pineal Gland — An Integral Part of the Neuroendocrine System. In: Pawlikowski, M., Döhler, KD. (eds) Progress in Neuropeptide Research. Birkhäuser Congress Reports Life Sciences. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-5692-8_5

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