Vol. 20 (6) 1999 Neuro endocrinology letters

Effects of neuropeptide Y (NPY), galanin and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) on pituitary hormone release and on ovarian steroidogenesis.

: Ovarian folliculogenesis is regulated by the gonadotrophins, but in recent years other peptides have been found to serve as local regulators of ovarian function. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of NPY, galanin and VIP on pituitary and gonadal hormone release. Effects of NPY, galanin and VIP on progesterone, estradiol .....