| Literature DB >> 3350125 |
J A Yager1, D B Hunter, M R Wilson, O B Allen.
Abstract
Unique hypertrophic apocrine sweat glands are described in the neck, perineal and inguinal skin of mink kits. These glands enlarge after birth, only to regress rapidly and become vestigal by weaning. No similar phenomenon has been recognized before in mammals. Behavioral studies indicate a possible role for the glandular secretion in maternal recognition of the young.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3350125 DOI: 10.1007/bf01960256
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Experientia ISSN: 0014-4754