Hormonal imprinting

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Hormonal imprinting (HI) is a phenomenon which takes place at the first encounter between a

and other hormone-like molecules present in excess at the critical periods with lifelong receptorial, morphological, biochemical and behavioral consequences. HI is transmitted to the hundreds of progeny generations in unicellulars and (as proved) to a few generations also in mammals.

References

• Csaba G (1994). "Phylogeny and ontogeny of chemical signaling: origin and development of hormone receptors".
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• Csaba G (July 2000). "Hormonal imprinting: its role during the evolution and development of hormones and receptors". Cell Biology International. 24 (7): 407–414.
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• Csaba G (April 2008). "Hormonal imprinting: phylogeny, ontogeny, diseases and possible role in present-day human evolution". Cell Biochemistry and Function. 26 (1): 1–10.
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External links

• Phylogeny of hormone receptors