Vol. 26 (5) 2005 Neuro endocrinology letters

The role of bombesin in the mechanism of pituitary hormones release.

OBJECTIVES: Functional studies indicate that bombesin may be involved in many physiological functions, including sensory transmission, the regulation of central autonomic pathways, thermoregulation, secretion of pituitary hormones, gastric and pancreatic secretion, food intake and satiety.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: I.....