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Abstract:
It appears that the intermediate lobe of the rat is able to process alpha-MSH, ACTH and endorphins from the precursor pre-opio-corticotrophin (31K). The release of these hormones is under a neural dopaminergic inhibitory control. A beta-adrenergic receptor mediating a stimulatory control, also appears to play a role in this release. The possible implications are discussed.