Abstract:The results obtained in the numerous experiments dealing with the influence of hormones on the specific dynamic action of protein are extremely contradictory ; even the simple question as to how the specific dynamic action of protein is influenced by pathological states of hypo\ x=eow-\ and hyper-thyroidism has not been answered satisfactorily [Serejski & Jisslin, 1930]. Abelin [1923] reports an increase in the specific dynamic action of protein after administration of thyroid extracts, while Feuling [1933] … Show more
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