Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Factor Potentiates Lordosis Behavior in Hypophysectomized Ovariectomized Female Rats

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - Tập 182 Số 4117 - Trang 1148-1149 - 1973
Donald W. Pfaff1
1Rockefeller University, York Avenue and 66 Street, New York 10021

Tóm tắt

Subcutaneous injection of luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (LRF) in estrogen-primed hypophysectomized, ovariectomized female rats facilitates the appearance of the lordosis response. The LRF effect on lordosis was seen 90, 180, and 360 minutes after injection. This effect could help to synchronize the female's mating behavior with the ovulatory discharge of luteinizing hormone.

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