Effect of hypophysectomy on a virus-induced T-cell leukemia

Bentley, H.P.; Hughs, E.R.; Peterson, R.D.

Nature 252(5485): 747-748

1974


ISSN/ISBN: 0028-0836
PMID: 4548160
Document Number: 79627
We have found that removal of the pituitary from rats decreases their susceptibility to leukaemia induced by Gross virus. This provides preliminary support for our hypothesis that the pituitary through one of its hormones, is involved in leukaemogenesis.

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