Hormone
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Other names
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Symbols
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Target
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Effect
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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corticotropin
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ACTG
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Adrenal gland
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Secretion of glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid and androgens
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Thyroid stimulating hormone
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Thyrotropin
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TSH
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Thyroid gland
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Secretion of thyroid hormones
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Follicle Stimulating hormone
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FSH
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gonads
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Growth of reproductive system
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Luteinizing hormone
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lutropin
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LH, ICSH
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Gonads
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Sex hormone production
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Growth hormone
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Somatotropin
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GH, STH
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Liver, adipose tissue
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Promotes growth, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism
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Prolactin
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Lactotropin
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PRL
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Ovaries, mammary glands
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Secretion of estrogens, progesterone, milk production
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Hormone
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Other names
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Symbols
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Main Targets
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Effect
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Source
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Oxytocin
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OT
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Uterus, mammary glands
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Uterine contractions, lactation
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Supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei
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Vasopressin
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Antidiuretic hormone
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AP, AVP, ADH
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Kidneys and arterioles
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Stimulates water retention, raises blood pressure by contracting arterioles
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Supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei
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