Studies on the Role and Regulation of Mammalian Harderian   Glands
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Harderian glands located in the orbit behind the eyes, are found in             almost all vertebrate species.  Curiously, their regulation and                 function are unknown although they appear to have both exocrine and             endocrine functions.  In birds, at least, they are known to be involved         in the immune response to infections.  In mammals (golden hamsters), it         has been determined that they can play a role in growth and development         and also modify the activity of the thyroid and pineal glands.  They            respond to light and dark and to the sex hormones.                                                                                                              Dr. Hoffman plans biochemical and physiological studies to obtain               further information on the function and regulation.  Since these glands         synthesize potent biochemical compounds in common with the retina and           pineal gland, he believes that close interrelationship exist among              these ancient structures and with regard to responses of mammals to             daily and seasonal changes in daylength.  The results are important in          understanding the regulation of metabolic and reproductive rhythms in           vertebrate animals.
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