Table 2. Classification of genes in hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal gland libraries

Library

Total (species)

C1 (%)

C2 (%)

C3 (%)

C4 (%)

C5 (%)

C6 (%)

C7 (%)

C8 (%)

HT

1252

148 (11.8)

145 (11.6)

164(13.1) 234(18.7)*

80 (6.4)

91 (7.3)

205 (16.4)

207 (16.5)

212 (16.4)

NP

1066

137 (12.9)

152 (14.3)

125(11.7) 166(15.6)*

69 (6.5)

77 (7.2)

250 (23.5)

149 (14.0)

107 (10.0)

AD

1532

164 (10.7)

208 (13.6)

159(10.4) 229(14.9)*

98 (6.4)

155 (10.1)

313 (20.4)

261 (17.0)

174 (11.4)

*Including the genes involved in signal transduction associated with neuroendocrine function.
C1: Endocrine-related; C2: Cell division; C3: Signaling/cell comunication; C4: Cell structure/mobility;
C5: Cell/organism defence; C6: Gene/protein expression; C7: Metabolism; C8: unclassified