Sexual dimorphism in the Harderian gland proteins of the golden hamster

Comp Biochem Physiol B. 1984;77(4):729-31. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(84)90304-3.

Abstract

SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of male and female hamster Harderian gland homogenates has shown a clear-cut sexual dimorphism. At least three major proteins present in the male gland are missing from the female gland. Two of the above are associated with the tubular clusters of the male gland while the third seems to be a structural component.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cricetinae
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Female
  • Harderian Gland / analysis*
  • Harderian Gland / ultrastructure
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / analysis*
  • Male
  • Mesocricetus
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Proteins