PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - CARL R. MOORE
AU  - T. F. GALLAGHER
TI  - THRESHOLD RELATIONSHIPS OF TESTIS HORMONE INDICATORS IN MAMMALS; THE RAT UNIT
DP  - 1930 Nov 01
TA  - Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
PG  - 341--350
VI  - 40
IP  - 3
4099  - http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/40/3/341.short
4100  - http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/40/3/341.full
SO  - J Pharmacol Exp Ther1930 Nov 01; 40
AB  - In point of sensitivity the mammalian testis hormone indicators rank in the order (a) spermatozoon motility test, (b) prostate cytology test, (c) seminal vesicle, Cowper's gland, and vas deferens tests, (d) electric ejaculation test. The rat unit of male hormone is defined in terms of dosages that effect complete replacement of the internal secretion of the testis. Approximately one-twentieth of a rat unit is detectable by the prostate gland and one-sixth of a unit by the seminal vesicles, Cowper's gland and vas deferens. One rat unit is approximately the equivalent of six bird units, as defined by Gallagher and Koch.