Role of neuropeptide-Y in episodic luteinizing hormone release in ovariectomized rats: an excitatory component and opioid involvement
Xu B, Sahu A, Crowley WR, Leranth C, Horvath T, Kalra SP. Role of neuropeptide-Y in episodic luteinizing hormone release in ovariectomized rats: an excitatory component and opioid involvement. Endocrinology 1993, 133: 747-754. PMID: 8344213, DOI: 10.1210/endo.133.2.8344213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpisodic LH secretionPlasma LH levelsLH releaseLH secretionLH pulsesExcitatory componentLH levelsOVX ratsOvariectomized ratsMean plasma LH levelsAlpha-helical CRHBeta-endorphin neuronsInhibitory LH responseSuppression of LHLH pulse frequencyInfusion of naloxoneContinuous intraventricular infusionFrequency of LHRole of neuropeptidesNormal rabbit serumExogenous NPYNPY injectionLH responseIntracerebroventricular administrationIntraventricular administration