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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > hypothalamic hormones
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > hypothalamic hormones
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > hypothalamic hormones
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > hypothalamic hormones
Fields of Study > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > hypothalamic hormones
Animals, Livestock, One Health > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > hypothalamic hormones
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hypothalamic hormones

Definition:
Peptide hormones produced by neurons of various regions in the hypothalamus. They are released into the pituitary portal circulation to stimulate or inhibit pituitary gland functions.
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peptide hormones
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/45924
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