Hypothalamic releasing factors are reviewed in the context of their importance to an understanding of neuroendocrine mediating mechanisms in psychobiology and psychosomatic medicine. Recent developments in research relating to corticotrophin, thyrotropin and gonadotropin releasing factors are the main focus of the discussion.
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