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Quarterly Journal of Experimental Physiology 27.2 pp 205-208
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THE OXYTOCIN CONTENT OF THE FOEligTAL PITUITARY

G. H. Bell 1 and J. M. Robson 2

1 Institute of Physiology, The University, Glasgow
2 Department of Pharmacology, The University, Edinburgh

The oxytocin content of the pituitaries of pigs and sheep at various stages of foeligtal life and in mature animals has been determined. Quite appreciable amounts are present in full term foeligtuses, and the possibility that this hormone might pass into the maternal circulation and play a part in the process of parturition is discussed.

We are indebted to the following for pig and sheep pituitary material: Mr. Syn of the Edinburgh Corporation abattoir, Messrs. Spears Bacon Factory, Bristol, and Messrs. R. D. Waddell, Glasgow.

The expenses of this investigation have been defrayed by grants from the Medical Research Council.

Submitted on June 14, 1937






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