Harderian Glands: Porphyrin Metabolism, Behavioral and Endocrine Effects [Hardcover]

Susan M. Webb (Editor), Roger A. Hoffman (Editor), Manuel L. Puig-Domingo (Editor), Russel J. Reiter (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540541136 | ISBN-13: 978-3540541134 | Publication Date: May 6, 1992 | Edition: 1

The Harderian glands, located within the orbital cavities of amphibia, reptiles, birds and most mammals, are perhaps one of the last discrete tissues for which we connot yet define a normal physiological role or regulation. The book brings together all known information on the Harderian glands. It covers comparative anatomy at several levels, the concentra- tions and regulation of indole and catecholamines, porph- yrins, peptides and lipids, and the interactions of the Har- derian glands with the thyroid and pineal glands. One chap- ter is devoted to the avian Harderian glands and their role in the immune response,and another to the glands in amphi- bia and reptiles. Containing a master bibliographic compila- tion of all known literature on the Harderian glands the book represents a valuable reference source which offers new or established investigators a ready and convenient base of information.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 325 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (May 6, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540541136
• ISBN-13: 978-3540541134
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