title: [Vasopressin and "CRF" in the regulation of ACTH secretion by the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland (author's transl)].
abstract: The aim of this review was to summarize the present state of knowledge concerning the mode of action of vasopressin (VP) and the putative corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) on ACTH secretion from the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland. In vitro data show that although both CRF and VP enhanced release of anterior pituitary ACTH, the pattern of hormonal release, based on kinetical and dose-dependent studies, appeared to be different. Also, the effect of VP most probably was mediated by specific putative receptor sites. In contrast, VP was found not to alter ACTH secretion from the intermediate lobe; that secretion seems to be regulated by CRF-like material and neurotransmitters. The importance of VP as a corticotropin agent is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000502:physiology*; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000378:metabolism*; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000032:analysis; D017483:Receptors, Vasopressin; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface; D017483:Receptors, Vasopressin; D014667:Vasopressins; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
vernacular_title: Vasopressine et "CRF" dans la régulation de la sécrétion de l'ACTH des lobes antérieur et intermédiaire de l'hypophyse.