Prenatal androgen exposure modulates cellular and humoral immune function of black-headed gull chicks

Avian eggs contain considerable amounts of maternal yolk androgens, which have been shown to beneficially influence the physiology and behaviour of the chick. As androgens may suppress immune functions, they may also entail costs for the chick. This is particularly relevant for colonial species, suc...

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Main Authors: Müller, Wendt, Groothuis, Ton G.G, Kasprzik, Alice, Dijkstra, Cor, Alatalo, Rauno V, Siitari, Heli
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: The Royal Society 2005
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1559883/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16191605
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2005.3178
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