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J Mol Endocrinol

Title:		Phylogeny and evolution of chemical communication: an endocrine approach
Author(s):		Stoka AM;
Address:		"Centro Regional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnologicas (CRICYT) Mendoza, Argentina"
Journal Title:		J Mol Endocrinol
Year:		1999
Volume:		22
Issue:		3
Page Number:		207 - 225
DOI:		10.1677/jme.0.0220207
ISSN/ISBN:		0952-5041 (Print) 0952-5041 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The present review assesses the phylogenetic history of information molecules (bioregulators pheromones, hormones, neuroactive compounds), receptors, transducers, second messengers) in uni- and multicellular organisms. Transitional stages between contemporary endocrine secretions including hormones and neuroactive materials, and primogenial exocrine compounds (pheromones) are proposed. Severalhypotheses have been developed to explain the origin and evolution of bioregulator/receptor units. Finally, how these primordial information molecules have either been co-opted or have changed their function during the course of biological evolution is analysed"
Keywords:		Amino Acid Sequence Animals *Biological Evolution Biological Factors/chemistry/*physiology Endocrine Glands/*physiology Humans *Phylogeny;
Notes:		"MedlineStoka, A M eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review England 1999/05/27 J Mol Endocrinol. 1999 Jun; 22(3):207-25. doi: 10.1677/jme.0.0220207"