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Adenohypophyseal receptors for LHRH, pituitary content of gonadotropins and plasma concentrations of LH in cyclic, pregnant and postpartum beef cows. 1988

C H Rahe, and J L Brown, and D N Marple, and J L Sartin, and F F Bartol, and D R Mulvaney, and J J Reeves
Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Auburn University, AL.

Adenohypophyseal concentrations of LHRH receptors, pituitary content of LH and FSH, and plasma concentrations of LH were determined in thirty Hereford, Angus or Hereford-Angus heifers that were randomly assigned by breed and weight to five periods including day 3 of the estrous cycle (CY), pregnant day 120 (P120), 200 (P200), 275 (P275), or day 2 postpartum (PP). Jugular blood samples were collected at 10-min intervals for 8 hr from all cows. Within 2 hr after completion of blood sampling, animals were slaughtered and the pituitary gland frozen at -196 C. LH pulse frequency/8 hr was reduced (P less than .05) during gestation (.5, .2, and 1.5 +/- .5/8 hr, for P120, P200, and P275, respectively) and PP (.5 +/- .5/8 hr) compared to CY (7.8 +/- .5/8 hr). Frequency of LH pulses/8 hr was not different (P greater than .1) among P120, P200 or PP periods but was different (P less than .05) between P200 and P275. There were no differences in LH pulse height (P greater than .1) among periods; however, pulse amplitude was greatest (P less than .05) at P120 (1.3 +/- .2 ng/ml) and lowest between P200 and PP (.6 to .8 +/- .2 ng/ml). Baseline concentrations of plasma LH did not differ (P greater than .1) among P and PP periods (.3 +/- .1 ng/ml), but were lower (P less than .05) than in CY animals (.7 +/- .1 ng/ml). Concentration of adenohypophyseal LHRH receptors was approximately two-fold greater (P less than .05) at P120 (25.85 +/- 2.2 fmol/mg) than at all other periods (9.5 to 14.9 +/- 2.2 fmol/mg).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007986 Luteinizing Hormone A major gonadotropin secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Luteinizing hormone regulates steroid production by the interstitial cells of the TESTIS and the OVARY. The preovulatory LUTEINIZING HORMONE surge in females induces OVULATION, and subsequent LUTEINIZATION of the follicle. LUTEINIZING HORMONE consists of two noncovalently linked subunits, alpha and beta. Within a species, the alpha subunit is common in the three pituitary glycoprotein hormones (TSH, LH and FSH), but the beta subunit is unique and confers its biological specificity. ICSH (Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone),Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone,LH (Luteinizing Hormone),Lutropin,Luteoziman,Luteozyman,Hormone, Interstitial Cell-Stimulating,Hormone, Luteinizing,Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone
D010903 Pituitary Gland, Anterior The anterior glandular lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis. It secretes the ADENOHYPOPHYSEAL HORMONES that regulate vital functions such as GROWTH; METABOLISM; and REPRODUCTION. Adenohypophysis,Anterior Lobe of Pituitary,Anterior Pituitary Gland,Lobus Anterior,Pars Distalis of Pituitary,Adenohypophyses,Anterior Pituitary Glands,Anterior, Lobus,Anteriors, Lobus,Lobus Anteriors,Pituitary Anterior Lobe,Pituitary Glands, Anterior,Pituitary Pars Distalis
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D011270 Pregnancy, Animal The process of bearing developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero in non-human mammals, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Animal Pregnancies,Animal Pregnancy,Pregnancies, Animal
D011863 Radioimmunoassay Classic quantitative assay for detection of antigen-antibody reactions using a radioactively labeled substance (radioligand) either directly or indirectly to measure the binding of the unlabeled substance to a specific antibody or other receptor system. Non-immunogenic substances (e.g., haptens) can be measured if coupled to larger carrier proteins (e.g., bovine gamma-globulin or human serum albumin) capable of inducing antibody formation. Radioimmunoassays
D011966 Receptors, LHRH Receptors with a 6-kDa protein on the surfaces of cells that secrete LUTEINIZING HORMONE or FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE, usually in the adenohypophysis. LUTEINIZING HORMONE-RELEASING HORMONE binds to these receptors, is endocytosed with the receptor and, in the cell, triggers the release of LUTEINIZING HORMONE or FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE by the cell. These receptors are also found in rat gonads. INHIBINS prevent the binding of GnRH to its receptors. GnRH Receptors,Gonadoliberin Receptors,Gonadorelin Receptors,Gonadotropin Releasing-Hormone Receptors,LHFSHRH Receptors,LHRH Receptors,Luliberin Receptors,Receptors, GnRH,Receptors, Gonadoliberin,Receptors, Gonadorelin,Receptors, Luliberin,Follicle Stimulating Hormone-Releasing Hormone Receptors,GnRH Receptor,Gonadorelin Receptor,Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Receptor,LHRH Receptor,Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone Receptors,Luteinizing Hormone Releasing-Hormone Receptor,Receptor, LHRH,Receptors, Gonadotropin Releasing-Hormone,Receptors, LHFSHRH,Follicle Stimulating Hormone Releasing Hormone Receptors,Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor,Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptors,Hormone Receptor, Gonadotropin-Releasing,Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone Receptor,Receptor, GnRH,Receptor, Gonadorelin,Receptor, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone,Receptors, Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone,Releasing-Hormone Receptors, Gonadotropin
D002417 Cattle Domesticated bovine animals of the genus Bos, usually kept on a farm or ranch and used for the production of meat or dairy products or for heavy labor. Beef Cow,Bos grunniens,Bos indicus,Bos indicus Cattle,Bos taurus,Cow,Cow, Domestic,Dairy Cow,Holstein Cow,Indicine Cattle,Taurine Cattle,Taurus Cattle,Yak,Zebu,Beef Cows,Bos indicus Cattles,Cattle, Bos indicus,Cattle, Indicine,Cattle, Taurine,Cattle, Taurus,Cattles, Bos indicus,Cattles, Indicine,Cattles, Taurine,Cattles, Taurus,Cow, Beef,Cow, Dairy,Cow, Holstein,Cows,Dairy Cows,Domestic Cow,Domestic Cows,Indicine Cattles,Taurine Cattles,Taurus Cattles,Yaks,Zebus
D004971 Estrus The period in the ESTROUS CYCLE associated with maximum sexual receptivity and fertility in non-primate female mammals.
D005260 Female Females
D005640 Follicle Stimulating Hormone A major gonadotropin secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates GAMETOGENESIS and the supporting cells such as the ovarian GRANULOSA CELLS, the testicular SERTOLI CELLS, and LEYDIG CELLS. FSH consists of two noncovalently linked subunits, alpha and beta. Within a species, the alpha subunit is common in the three pituitary glycoprotein hormones (TSH, LH, and FSH), but the beta subunit is unique and confers its biological specificity. FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone),Follicle-Stimulating Hormone,Follitropin

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