Functions of α‐Melanotropin and Other Opiomelanocortin Peptides in Labour, Intrauterine Growth and Brain Development

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This chapter contains section titled: The Fetal Brain and Birth The Opiomelanocortin Peptide Family and Birth α-MSH, a Trophic Hormone α-MSH and Somatic Development in Chick Embryos The Opiomelanocortin Family and Brain Development The Pituitary and Fetal Brain as Production Sites for α-MSH Synthesis of α-MSH by the Brain Problems in Studying Functions of the Opiomelanocortin Peptides in Fetal Growth and Development References Discussion References General Discussion III Factors Influencing α-MSH Secretion Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Influences on Pars Intermedia Peptides References