Estradiol receptors and ovalbumin in adenocarcinoma of hens.
The origin of adenocarcinomas in 10 hens was studied using an assay for estradiol receptors (ERs) and ovalbumin. ERs were found in nine tumors, and ovalbumin was present in eight tumors. Hormonal regulation of this cancer is indicated, and it is suggested that the origin of the tumor is probably the glands of the oviduct.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000032:analysis* / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D005260:Female; D010047:Ovalbumin / Q000032:analysis*; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011959:Receptors, Estradiol / Q000032:analysis*; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000032:analysis*
D011959:Receptors, Estradiol; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen; D010047:Ovalbumin