| Blockade of the preovulatory release of gonadotropins and prolactin by spinal transections in female rats. | |
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PMID: 6420140 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The effect of spinal transections on the preovulatory release of gonadotropins and PRL was investigated in female rats. A preovulatory rise in serum LH, FSH and PRL and subsequent ovulation were prevented by complete spinal transections (CST) at high thoracic levels (T3-T7), but not at low thoracic and lumbar levels (T8-L5), performed at 1000-1230 h on proestrus. Norepinephrine (NE) concentrations in the preoptic-anterior hypothalamic area at 1700-1800 h on proestrus were also significantly reduced by CST at high thoracic levels, but not at lumbar levels. Either electrochemical stimulation of the suprachiasmatic part of the preoptic area or NE injection into the third ventricle at 1400-1500 h on proestrus restored ovulation in animals with CST at high thoracic levels. Animals with CST at lumbar levels exhibited relatively regular 4-day cycles, but those with CST at high thoracic levels showed prolonged periods of diestrous (8-20 days) before they resumed cyclicity. In the case of partial transections, bilateral transections of the lateral columns, but not transections of the dorsal or medial columns, of the spinal cord at T4-T5 significantly blocked the preovulatory gonadotropin release and the occurrence of ovulation. Unilateral transections of the lateral columns of the spinal cord or unilateral electrolytic lesions of the ventrolateral part of the medulla oblongata (VLMO) failed to block ovulation. When combinations of them were performed ipsilaterally, ovulation occurred, but when they were performed contralaterally, the incidence of ovulation was significantly decreased.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) |
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Authors:
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M Nishihara; F Kimura; M Kawakami |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Endocrinologia japonica Volume: 30 ISSN: 0013-7219 ISO Abbreviation: Endocrinol. Jpn. Publication Date: 1983 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-03-06 Completed Date: 1984-03-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376546 Medline TA: Endocrinol Jpn Country: JAPAN |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 319-27 Citation Subset: IM |
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Animals Dopamine / metabolism Estrus Female Follicle Stimulating Hormone / secretion* Hypothalamus, Anterior / physiology Luteinizing Hormone / secretion* Medulla Oblongata / physiology Norepinephrine / metabolism, pharmacology Ovulation* / drug effects Pregnancy Prolactin / secretion* Rats Rats, Inbred Strains Spinal Cord / physiology* |
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51-41-2/Norepinephrine; 9002-62-4/Prolactin; 9002-67-9/Luteinizing Hormone; 9002-68-0/Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
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