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J Lenard1.
Abstract
Hormones and hormone-binding proteins resembling those of vertebrates are widespread in fungi, yeast and bacteria. Functional responses of microbial cells to mammalian hormones have also been found. The evolutionary roots of the vertebrate endocrine system may, therefore, be far more ancient than is generally believed.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1585458 DOI: 10.1016/0968-0004(92)90323-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Biochem Sci ISSN: 0968-0004 Impact factor: 13.807