This study deals with the effect of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on crop sac prolactin receptors (PRLR). Direct hypodermal injections of 45 IU hCG per day for 4 days produced a diametric response of 2.28 cm. This indicates that hCG synergises PRL. Since hCG promotes synthesis of pigeon’s milk by binding to specific receptors. Whereas, injections of vehicle only administrated control crop sacs produced a sub specific response.
M. Ahmad, R. Hasan, M. Ahmad, A. Qureshi, A. Javaid. (2005) THE EFFECTS OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HCG) ON PROLACTIN RECEPTORS (PRLR) OF CROP SAC EPITHELIUM, , Volume 2, Issue 2.
