title: Isolation and characterization of beta-lipotropin from fin whale pituitary glands.
abstract: The isolation and characterization of beta-lipotropin from fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) pituitary glands are described. The proposed primary structure is also presented. Fin whale beta-LPH exhibited an identical lipolytic activity when compared with human hormone.
mesh_terms: D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D000818:Animals; D002850:Chromatography, Gel; D002852:Chromatography, Ion Exchange; D006801:Humans; D007525:Isoelectric Focusing; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000032:analysis*; D012756:Sheep; D014907:Whales; D008083:beta-Lipotropin / Q000302:isolation & purification*
chemical_list: D008083:beta-Lipotropin