Horm Metab Res 1991; 23(7): 326-328
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1003688
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Norepinephrine and Dopamine Content in the Brown Adipose Tissue of Developing Eu- and Hypothyroid Rats

M. F. Blouquit, D. Gripois
  • Laboratoire d'Endocrinologie, Université Paris Sud, Orsay, France
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1990

1990

Publication Date:
14 March 2008 (online)

Summary

The norepinephrine and dopamine content of interscapular brown adipose tissue of developing rats was studied at intervals from birth to 50 days. Throughout this period, neonatal hypothyroidism is associated with a decreased norepinephrine content and with an increased dopamine content.