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Pituitary Hormone Receptor Binding
A process that involves the binding of any member of the group of pituitary hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin, to their respective receptors. These interactions are essential for glandular development and homeostasis. (NCI Thesaurus)
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