This SpringerBrief provides a concise summary on the chemistry and
function of murine pheromones in reproduction. It discusses mechanisms
of action as well as the applicability of these mechanisms to humans.
The image of pheromones is usually some invisible mysterious chemicals
that make people attracted to the opposite sex. However, pheromones have
many functions and one that perhaps is not well known yet is that they
affect the reproductive status of others. Males' pheromones stimulate
females' reproductive status and vice versa. This book will present
studies on male mice which is rarely covered and will also discuss
trans-generational influences of pheromones. The book addresses
Professors, researchers and students working in animal neurochemistry,
chemical signaling and reproductive medicine.