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Title: ROLE OF THE PITUITARY GLAND IN MELANIZATION IN THE SKIN OF THE GOLDFISH, CARASSIUS AURATUS, INDUCED BY X-RAY IRRADIATION

Journal Article · · Proc. Japan Acad.
OSTI ID:4762381

The role of the pituitary gland in the melanogenesis caused by x irradiation in the goldfish, Carassius auratus, was studied. It was concluded that the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary is stimulated by exposing goldfish to x radiation and that melanophores in the skin are produced by the overexcretion of the hormone. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
National Inst. of Radiological Sciences, Chiba, Japan
NSA Number:
NSA-17-012167
OSTI ID:
4762381
Journal Information:
Proc. Japan Acad., Vol. Vol: 38; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English