Vol. 32 (6) 2011 Neuro endocrinology letters

Evaluation of orexin A activity on LH and FSH release from primary culture pituitary cells in immature and mature female rats.

OBJECTIVES: Orexin A (OxA) is a regulatory neuropeptide which is involved in the control of various autonomic and neuroendocrine functions. It regulates sleep-wake cycle, food intake and modulates the hypothalamic and pituitary hormones secretion. Orexin A acts through two types of receptors, which proved to exist in the pituitary. This.....