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Harderian Gland

Known as: GLAND OF THE THIRD EYELID, Gland, Harderian, Nictitans Gland 
A sebaceous gland that, in some animals, acts as an accessory to the lacrimal gland. The harderian gland excretes fluid that facilitates movement of… 
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2011
2011
Evaluation of two new recombinant guinea‐pig lipocalins, Cav p 2 and Cav p 3, in the diagnosis of guinea‐pig allergy
Cite this as: C. Hilger, K. Swiontek, S. Kler, C. Diederich, C. Lehners, L. Vogel, S. Vieths and F. Hentges, Clinical… 
1999
1999
High frequency of codon 61 K-ras A-->T transversions in lung and Harderian gland neoplasms of B6C3F1 mice exposed to chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene) for 2 years, and comparisons with the…
Chloroprene is the 2-chloro analog of 1,3-butadiene, a potent carcinogen in laboratory animals. Following 2 years of inhalation… 
1997
1997
Mole-rat harderian gland secretions inhibit aggression
The harderian gland secretions of mole-rats, Spalax ehrenbergiusually released by self-grooming, include odorous substances which… 
1994
1994
Seasonal variations in the daily rhythm of melatonin and NAT activity in the Harderian gland, retina, pineal gland, and serum of the green frog, Rana esculenta.
Day-night variations of melatonin content and N-acetyltransferase (NAT) activity were studied in the Harderian gland (HG), retina… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Harderian gland exudates in the male Meriones unguiculatus regulate female proceptive behavior, aggression, and investigation.
Harderian gland secretions exit from the nose of Meriones unguiculatus during an autogroom (Thiessen, 1977). The exudates act as… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Comparison of tears and lacrimal gland fluid in the rabbit and guinea pig.
The excretory duct of the lacrimal gland of rabbits and guinea pigs was cannulated in situ for collection of pure lacrimal gland… 
1984
1984
Comparison of enzymes of tears, lacrimal gland fluid and lacrimal gland tissue in the rat.
1981
1981
Light microscopic and ultrastructural features of the Harderian gland of the nine-banded armadillo.
The Harderian gland of the nine-banded armadillo is a mixed, compound tubuloacinar gland located in the medioposterior aspect of… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Determination of N-acetylserotonin and melatonin activities in the pineal gland, retina, harderian gland, brain and serum of rats and chickens.
An N-acetylserotonin/melatonin radioimmunoassay (NAS/Mel RIA) and a Mel RIA were developed to measure NAS and Mel contents in… 
1968
1968
Immune exophthalmos due to harderian gland antigen.
Young male guinea pigs were immunized with homologous harderian gland emulsified in complete Freund’s adjuvant. This treatment… 
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