Journal article
Opioidergic Control of Luteinizing Hormone Release in the Female Rabbit: Influence of Ovariectomy and Steroid Replacement on Pulsatile Secretion1
Abstract
The influence of ovariectomy and steroid replacement on naloxone-induced changes in pulsatile secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the female rabbit was examined. Blood samples were taken every 5 min through an indwelling catheter in the rabbit ear artery, and plasma was stored until assayed for LH by established radioimmunoassay procedures. In the intact animal, saline injection had no effect on LH secretion. Although naloxone (10 mg/kg) …
Authors
Younglai EV; Thompson N; Wilkinson M
Journal
Biology of Reproduction, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 630–637
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 1, 1988
DOI
10.1095/biolreprod39.3.630
ISSN
0006-3363