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α-MELANOCYTE-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) induces an increased permeability of the blood-aqueous barrier of the rabbit eye1,2. It has been shown in the preceding communication that α-MSH produces a swelling of the ciliary processes with an interstitial oedema in this species. Since the permeability disturbance might be part of a more generalized effect, it was considered worthwhile investigating whether or not there was also an increased leakage of proteins through other barriers.
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BILL, A., DYSTER-AAS, H. Permeability Effects of α-Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone. Nature 205, 1323 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1038/2051323a0
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