Vol. 26 (2) 2005 Neuro endocrinology letters

Effects of prolactin on hypothalamic supraoptic neurones: evidence for modulation of STAT5 expression and electrical activity.

OBJECTIVES: The study investigated the role of prolactin (PRL) in modulating STAT5 and electrical activity of magnocellular neurones in the supraoptic (SO) nucleus of male rats.

METHODS: Evidence of expression of STAT5 in the SO nucleus was investigated by immunocytochemical methods. Effect of blocking prolactin .....