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Horse pituitary gland pieces and blocks

Horse pituitary gland pieces and blocks

Horse pituitary gland tissue pieces and tissue blocks are valuable research biospecimens for comparative endocrinology, veterinary pathology, neuroendocrinology, and translational biomedical research. The equine pituitary functions as the central endocrine organ of the hypothalamic–pituitary axis. The anterior and intermediate lobes synthesize hormones including adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSHs), while the posterior pituitary stores and releases hypothalamic-derived vasopressin and oxytocin. Owing to the high prevalence of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in aged horses, equine pituitary tissues are widely used to investigate endocrine disorders, dopaminergic neurodegeneration, hormone regulation, pituitary pathology, and age-associated endocrine dysfunction. These biospecimens also support comparative studies of pituitary physiology, neuroendocrine function, and endocrine diseases across mammalian species.

Key Features

  • Native Equine Pituitary Tissue : Suitable for endocrine, histological, molecular, and neuroendocrine investigations.

  • Broad Analytical Compatibility : Compatible with histopathology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), in situ hybridization (ISH), transcriptomic and genomic analyses, proteomics, and spatial biology workflows, depending on specimen preservation (e.g., fresh, frozen, or FFPE).

  • Preserved Pituitary Architecture : Maintains the anatomical organization of the anterior (adenohypophysis), intermediate (pars intermedia), and posterior (neurohypophysis) lobes for region-specific investigations.

  • Supports Comparative Research : Suitable for comparative endocrinology, veterinary pathology, and translational biomedical research.

Typical Research Applications

  • Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and other endocrine disease research.

  • Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA), hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG), and hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid (HPT) axis studies.

  • Hormone biosynthesis, secretion, pituitary cell biology, and neuroendocrine regulation.

  • Dopaminergic signaling, neuroendocrine aging, and pituitary pathology.

  • Biomarker discovery, comparative pathology, veterinary endocrinology, and translational endocrine research.

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Yes, Quimigen distributes several product references in the pituitary gland category, sourced from specialist suppliers. Depending on the product family, references may vary in terms of format, packaging, brand, supplier, technical specifications or availability.

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Price Bef. VAT
P4210-05L-1Ea
Pituitary, Whole, Equine
 1Ea 
P4210-05J-1Ea
Pituitary (Anterior), Equine
 1Ea 
P4210-05K-1Ea
Pituitary (Posterior), Equine
 1Ea 
MBS639357-1
Pituitary, Whole, Equine
 1Each 
MBS639357-5x1
Pituitary, Whole, Equine
 5x1Each 
MBS639349-1
Pituitary (Anterior), Equine
 1Each 
MBS639349-5x1
Pituitary (Anterior), Equine
 5x1Each 
MBS639340-1
Pituitary (Posterior), Equine
 1Each 
MBS639340-5x1
Pituitary (Posterior), Equine
 5x1Each 
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