A Physiological Role for the Neuropeptide Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) During the Maturation of Thymus Gland Function

B. Marchetti Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

V. Guarcello Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

M. C. Morale Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

G. Bartoloni Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

G. Palumbo Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

F. Raiti Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

N. Cutuli Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

Z. Farinella Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

U. Scapagnini Department of Pharmacology and Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Catania, 95125, Catania, Italy

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