A priming effect of luteinizing hormone releasing factor with respect to release of follicle-stimulating hormone in vitro and in vivo.
Pituitary incubation studies were carried out which showed that in the rat luteinizing hormone releasing factor (LH-RF) can exert a priming effect on FSH secretion in vitro. It was found that, as for LH, the effect depends on protein synthesis. The priming effect of LH-RF with respect to FSH could also be demonstrated in vivo; however, the effect was less dramatic than for LH.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000378:metabolism*; D011188:Potassium; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis; D051381:Rats; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical
D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone; D011188:Potassium