基于不同分析和取样方法研究褪黑激素对育成期母貂行为分配的影响

本文基于不同分析和取样方法研究褪黑激素对育成期母貂行为分配的影响。从貂场中随机选取当年出生的6只未埋植褪黑激素、6只埋植褪黑激素的美国短毛黑母貂。采用高清摄像头分别在埋植褪黑激素后的第30天（Ⅰ期）、第60天（Ⅱ期）、第75天（Ⅲ期）记录所有水貂的行为。埋植褪黑激素对水貂行为分配的影响,混合线性模型（mixed linear model,MLM）和广义线性混合模型（generalized linear mixed model,GLMM）对于水貂的位置、采食、修饰、异常和饮水行为的分析结果不同,广义线性混合模型的分析结果更符合褪黑激素已知的作用效果;瞬时取样间隔≤1.5 min时,水貂的所有行为比例与连续取样无显著差异（P>0.05）。由此可以推断,广义线性混合模型更适合无法正态化的实验数据的分析;采用瞬时扫描取样法研究水貂行为分配,扫描时间间隔以1.5 min为宜。     

黄连素对PCOS模型大鼠LPS /NF-κB、MAPK信号通路的影响*

目的: 探讨黄连素对多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)模型大鼠糖脂代谢、性激素结合蛋白和脂联素(LPS)以及NF-κB、MAPK信号通路的影响。方法: 将SD雌性大鼠随机分成空白组、PCOS模型组、黄连素组(0.216 g/kg)、二甲双胍组(0.135 g/kg)和达英-35(0.18 mg/kg)组,每组10只。PCOS模型组用来曲唑(1 mg/(kg·d))连续灌胃3周,随后药物干预28 d,检测大鼠体重、卵巢和子宫指数,HE染色观察大鼠卵巢卵泡数量变化,用ELISA法检测血清性激素水平、空腹葡萄糖和胰岛素、甘油三酯和胆固醇、性激素结合蛋白和脂联素水平以及用蛋白印迹法检测卵巢组织p38-MAPK、c-Jun和NF-κB蛋白表达。结果: 与空白组比较,模型组大鼠体重显著增加(P＜0.05),子宫指数显著降低(P＜0.05),囊状卵泡数量显著增加(P＜0.05),血清黄体生成素(LH)、睾酮(T)水平和LH/FSH比值显著升高(P＜0.05),卵泡刺激素(FSH)水平显著下降(P＜0.05),总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)、空腹胰岛素和胰岛素指数(HOMA)显著增加(P＜0.05),性激素结合蛋白(SHBG)含量显著减少以及脂联素(LPS)含量显著增加(P＜0.05),卵巢组织p38-MAPK、c-Jun和NF-κB蛋白表达上调(P＜0.05)。与模型组比较,黄连素能显著增加子宫指数(P＜0.05)、次级卵泡数量(P＜0.05),显著降低血清促黄体生成素(LH)水平、睾酮(T)水平和LH/FSH比值(P＜ 0.05),显著下调卵巢组织p38-MAPK和NF-κB蛋白表达(P＜0.05),作用类似达英-35;黄连素能明显降低血清甘油三酯(TG)、胰岛素水平和胰岛素指数(P＜0.05),升高血清SHBG水平,降低LPS水平(P＜0.05),作用类似二甲双胍。结论: 黄连素通过下调卵巢组织p38-MAPK和NF-κB蛋白表达,降低血清LPS含量,起到调控PCOS大鼠性激素紊乱和胰岛素抵抗(IR)的作用。     

彩色多普勒超声联合性激素对性早熟女童的诊断价值及其相关性分析

摘要 目的：探讨彩色多普勒超声联合性激素对性早熟女童的诊断价值及其相关性分析。方法：选择2017年10月至2019年10月我院收治的性早熟女童80例,根据促性腺激素释放激素（GnRH）激发试验结果将其分为中枢性性早熟（CPP）组（n=31）,外周性性早熟（PPP）组49例（n=49）。比较两组女童的彩色多普勒超声检查结果及性激素水平,分析卵巢容积、子宫容积与性激素的相关性,并分析子宫容积、卵巢容积及FSH峰值、LH峰值、LH峰值/ FSH峰值在性早熟女童中的鉴别诊断价值。结果：CPP组女童卵巢容积、卵泡个数、最大卵泡直径、子宫容积、子宫内膜厚度、乳腺低回声团厚度均显著高于PPP组女童（P<0.05）。CPP组女童促卵泡生成素（FSH）基础值、FSH峰值、促黄体生成素（LH）基础值、LH峰值、LH峰值/ FSH峰值均显著高于PPP组女童（P<0.05）。CPP组女童卵巢容积、子宫容积与LH峰值、LH峰值/FSH峰值呈正相关（P<0.05）,PPP组女童卵巢容积、子宫容积与性激素水平无相关性（P>0.05）,两组LH峰值与LH峰值/FSH峰值均呈正相关（P<0.05）。ROC曲线分析显示,子宫容积、卵巢容积、LH峰值、FSH峰值、LH峰值/ FSH峰值鉴别诊断性早熟女童的曲线下面积分别为0.834,0.804,0.753,0.802,0.873。结论：彩色多普勒超声和性激素能够为性早熟女童病情的鉴别提供重要的临床信息,两者结合应用有助于提高性早熟女童的诊断价值。     

GnRH类似物对子宫肌瘤大鼠模型血液黏度、子宫系数和炎性细胞浸润的影响

摘要 目的：探讨促性腺激素释放激素（Gonadotropin releasing hormone,GnRH）类似物对子宫肌瘤大鼠模型血液黏度、子宫系数和炎性细胞浸润的影响。方法：子宫肌瘤大鼠模型（n=36）随机平分为三组-模型组、米非司酮组与GnRH类似物组,分别给予腹腔注射0.15 ml的生理盐水、2 mg/kg米非司酮与2 mg/kg GnRH类似物,每周1次,持续8周。结果：米非司酮组与GnRH类似物组治疗第4周与第8周的全血比黏度、卵泡刺激素（FSH）、黄体生成素（LH）值都低于模型组（P<0.05）,GnRH类似物组低于米非司酮组（P<0.05）。米非司酮组与GnRH类似物组治疗第8周的子宫系数、子宫白介素（IL）-10与肿瘤坏死因子（TNF）-α表达水平都低于模型组（P<0.05）,GnRH类似物组低于米非司酮组（P<0.05）。米非司酮组与GnRH类似物组治疗第8周的子宫内膜厚度、腺间质面积比、腺体面积与腺腔面积都高于模型组（P<0.05）,GnRH类似物组高于米非司酮组（P<0.05）。米非司酮组与GnRH类似物组治疗第8周的子宫组织Wnt5b与β-catenin蛋白相对表达水平低于模型组（P<0.05）,GnRH类似物组低于米非司酮组（P<0.05）。结论：GnRH类似物在子宫肌瘤大鼠模型的应用能降低子血液黏度,还可抑制血清性激素的分泌,增加子宫系数,抑制Wnt5b与β-catenin蛋白的表达,从而可改善子宫肌瘤大鼠的炎性细胞浸润状态与子宫内膜形态。     

丘脑下部促黄体素-释放激素(LRH)对水貂诱发排卵的初步试验

水貂(Mustela vison)是小型珍贵毛皮兽类,属诱发性非卵动物。当前,水貂的繁殖还存在不少问题,因而,对水貂生产有一定的影响。为了探讨水貂不育原因,以提高水貂繁殖率,增加皮张生产,我们于1973 年冬季在北京动物园貂场的大力协助下,与工人同志们一起用合成的LRH在非配种季节,对水貂进行了诱发排卵试验。同时也用两种垂体促性腺激素(促滤泡素和促黄体素,简称FSH和 LH)作了对比实验。     

芹菜素对雌性大鼠生殖轴的影响

目的：探讨芹菜素在10-9mol/L浓度时对雌性大鼠生殖功能的影响。方法：应用侧脑室注射方法观察芹菜素对雌性大鼠生殖轴激素含量的影响。在侧脑室注射后第3天取血浆,采用放免技术测定血浆中促性腺激素释放激素（GnRH）、卵泡刺激素（FSH）、黄体生成素（LH）、雌二醇（E2）、孕酮（P）的含量。结果：在给药后第3天血浆中促性腺激素释放激素（GnRH）、卵泡刺激素（FSH）、黄体生成素（LH）的含量增加而雌二醇（E2）、孕酮（P）的含量降低,差异有显著性。结论：芹菜素抑制雌二醇（E2）合成中芳香化酶的活性实现对雌二醇（E2）、孕酮（P）分泌的抑制。芹菜素通过影响雌激素受体而使下丘脑的促性腺激素释放激素（GnRH）和腺垂体的卵泡刺激素（FSH）、黄体生成素（LH）分泌增加。     

MLT抑制E2诱发的大鼠垂体PRL瘤的增生涉及雌激素受体的作用

目的：探讨褪黑素（melatonin,MLT）抑制17-β-雌二醇（17-β-estradiol,E2）诱发垂体催乳素（prolactin,PRL）瘤的增生及其机制的初始阶段,MLT对雌激素受体的作用。方法：在体实验采用每日定时给各组SD大鼠分别皮下注射不同浓度的MLT,建立MLT抑制E2诱发的垂体PRL瘤增生的动物模型。离体实验采用原代培养细胞原位杂交方法,探讨垂体PRL瘤细胞MLT受体的表达、MLT对雌激素受体（ER）表达的作用;应用电泳迁移率改变（EMSA）的方法,观察MLT对雌激素受体（ER）与雌激素反应元件（ERE）结合的效应。结果：每只大鼠每日定时皮下注射0．25或0．50mg MLT能显著抑制E2诱发的垂体PRL瘤的增生（分别P〈0．01、P〈0．05）;F4诱发的垂体PRL瘤细胞内有MLT受体MLT1a和MLT1b;给0．25mg／day／rat MLT组的大鼠垂体PRL瘤细胞内ER的表达显著减少（P〈0．01）、ER与ERE的结合量显著降低（P〈0．01）。结论：一定剂量的MLT能显著抑制E2诱发的SD大鼠垂体PRL瘤的增生,其作用机制之一可能与MLT抑制ER的表达、及其部分阻断ER与ERE的结合有关。     

GnRH-A免疫与母兔生殖激素浓度的变化

目的探讨促性腺激素释放激素类似物（GnRH-A）对动物生殖功能调节的效果和作用机制。方法 24只日本大耳白兔分为四组,分别在实验Ⅰ组（EG-I）、实验Ⅱ组（EG-II）和实验III（EG-III）组兔的颈背侧注射1.0 mL（100、100和50μg/mL）GnRH-A抗原,实验II组和实验III组于第3周以原剂量加强注射一次,用ELISA法测定血清GnRH抗体效价、促卵泡刺激素（FSH）和促黄体生成素（LH）含量。结果注射GnRH-A后10 d实验组兔均出现GnRH抗体,而对照组未检测到;EG-I在第30天达到高峰,而EG-II和EG-III于40～50 d至峰值,但在实验结束时（70 d）实验组均高于对照组,40～70 d时EG-II显著高于EG-I和EG-III。30～50 d时EG-II的LH明显高于EG-I和EG-III及对照组。EG-II和EG-III的FSH浓度在40 d达到峰值,但EG-II高于EG-I、对照组及EG-III,EG-I和对照组无显著差异。结论兔体内注射GnRH-A可以明显提高GnRH抗体效价,增强LH和FSH的合成与分泌,加强注射效果更明显,且与注射剂量相关,持续时间为40 d左右。     

补肾壮骨颗粒对去卵巢大鼠血清GH和IGF-1及其骨组织中受体表达的影响*

目的:探讨补肾壮骨颗粒对去卵巢大鼠血清生长激素(GH)和胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)及其骨组织中相关受体表达的影响。方法:SD未育雌性大鼠48只(体重273.0±21.3g),分为4组,补肾壮骨颗粒组(BSZG组)给药量为2.5 g/(kg·d),戊酸雌二醇组(E2组)给药量为0.071 mg/(kg·d),假手术组(SHAM组)及去卵巢模型组(OVX组)灌服等量生理盐水。每组各12只,每日干预1次。分别干预3个月、6个月后各取半数,活体采用骨密度仪检测骨密度(BMD)后进行取材,ELISA法检测血清GH和IGF-1,qPCR法检测骨组织GHR及IGF-1R,Image J软件分析垂体GH免疫组化片OD值和阳性细胞计数。结果:①干预3个月后,与SHAM组相比,OVX组腰椎及脊柱BMD均下降(P＜0.05),两药物干预组未见明显差异(P＞0.05);与OVX组相比,BSZG组两部位BMD及E2组脊柱BMD均有所上升(P＜0.05),但两药物干预组比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05)。干预6个月后,与SHAM组相比,OVX组腰椎及脊柱BMD均有下降(P＜0.05),两组药物干预组BMD无明显下降(P＞0.05);与OVX组相比,两药物干预组脊柱及股骨BMD均上升(P＜0.05),但两药物干预组组间比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05)。②两阶段干预后,与OVX组相比,BSZG组血清GH及IGF-1、骨组织GHR及IGF-1R的表达水平均上升(均P＜0.05);E2组血清GH和左侧胫骨两受体表达水均上升(P＜0.05),但血清IGF-1水平不变(P＞0.05)甚至下降(P＜0.05)。③两阶段干预后,与SHAM组相比,OVX组光密度值及阳性细胞计数均有下降(P＜0.05);与OVX组相比,两药物干预组光密度值和阳性细胞数均有上升(P＞0.05)。④Pearson相关分析显示:血清GH、IGF-1浓度及其骨组织受体与BMD呈正相关。血清GH浓度与光密度值及阳性细胞数呈正相关。结论:补肾壮骨颗粒可提高去卵巢骨质疏松大鼠血清GH、IGF-1及其骨组织中受体的表达水平,防止骨量的进一步丢失和增加骨密度。     

男性不全饥饿状态下不同饮水量对体成分和某些生理生化功能的影响

目的: 探究短期不同饮水量的不全饥饿状态对健康男性体成分和某些生理生化指标的影响。方法: 10名男性分为2组在3 d(72 h)内仅食用能量为1 280 kcal(平均每天420 kcal)的食品,其中限水组仅每日提供500 ml纯净水,不限水组自由饮水。试验期间进行主观症状问卷调查,定时测定体重和体成分,计录每日饮食饮水量及尿量,采用生活作业观察法计算每日能量消耗,试验前后取尿检测尿常规,抽血检测血常规、血生化、尿常规、抗氧化指标。综合评价短期不全饥饿下饮水在机体中的效应。结果: 相较于试验前,主观感觉测试中,2组的饥饿感和疲劳感都随试验时间的推移而加重,但都未出现头晕和头痛症状(P＞0.05);2组体重均明显减轻(P＜0.05),其中体水分下降明显(P＜0.05)、骨质减少(P＜0.05)、脂肪和肌肉质量无明显变化(P＞0.05);2组血清电解质上升(P＜0.05),但谷丙转氨酶、谷草转氨酶活性无明显变化(P＞0.05);2组尿量都明显减少(P＜0.05);2组都出现了氧化应激反应,SOD和T-AOC下降(P＜0.05)。相较于不限水组,限水组出现明显口渴感(P＜0.05),白细胞略微减少(P＜0.05),红细胞压积和血小板略微增高(P＜0.05),酮体的阳性率升高。结论: 限定饮水量对不全饥饿状态下受试者的白细胞、血小板和尿酮体影响明显,基于本试验,我们认为:每日摄入400 kcal左右能量的不全饥饿状态下,500 ml为可接受的最低饮水量。     

Seasonality and the melatonin signal in relation to age as correlated to the sexual cycle of the one-humped male camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Heparinized blood samples were taken from male immature and mature camels of the Sha'alah breed, housed at the University Animal farm, during the rutting and non-rutting period. Other blood samples were also collected from camels slaughtered at defined seasons (summer, autumn, winter and spring) and from the Buraydah slaughter-house. In addition, specimens from the testes were also taken to confirm the difference between the immature and the mature animals during the non-rutting and rutting seasons. The plasma obtained from the collected blood samples was used for estimation of the following hormones, Melatonin (MLT), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Leutinizing Hormone (LH), Testosterone and Prolactin (PRL) using the radioimmunoassay technique. Specimens of testes tissue were fixed in calcium formol, processed for histological examination using standard procedures and stained with H&E. The results clearly differentiated the samples as immature and mature during the non-rutting and rutting seasons. Commercially available human radioimmunoassay (RIA) kits for MLT, FSH, LH, testosterone and PRL were adapted for quantitation of these hormones in serum from the one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius). Serum samples from 40 camels were assayed in order to determine possible differences between various groups in the concentrations of MLT, FSH, LH, testosterone and PRL in these animals. Among the camels, serum concentrations of melatonin, FSH, LH, testosterone and prolactin reflected age and seasonal differences. Immature camels had overall significantly lower levels in MLT, FSH, LH, testosterone and PRL. Mean FSH and LH levels from confirmed non-rutting (sexually inactive) camels were 0.22 ± 0.08 and 0.37 ± 0.18 ng/mL, respectively. Although rutting (sexually active) camels had higher FSH and LH levels, the differences were not statistically significant (P less than 0.07). Our observations indicate that these RIAs can reliably detect serum MLT, FSH, LH, testosterone and PLT from camels and represent the first quantitation of melatonin in Camilidae in correlation with FSH, LH, testosterone and prolactin.     

Adrenal-pituitary-gonadal relationships and ejaculate characteristics in captive leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) isolated on the island of Sri Lanka

In Study 1, semen was collected using a standardized electroejaculation procedure. Males (N = 8) produced ejaculates with a high incidence of sperm abnormalities (77 +/- 3.3%). After electroejaculation under anaesthesia, serum cortisol concentrations increased (P less than 0.05), while testosterone concentrations decreased (P less than 0.05) and LH and FSH concentrations were unchanged (P less than 0.05) over a 2-h bleeding period. In Study 2, male and female leopards were bled at 5-min intervals for 3 h and given (i.v.): (1) saline (N = 2/sex); (2) GnRH (1 microgram/kg body weight) 30 min after the onset of sampling (N = 5/sex); or (3) ACTH (250 micrograms) at 30 min followed by GnRH 1 h later (N = 5/sex). Basal concentrations of serum LH, FSH and cortisol were comparable (P greater than 0.05) between male and female leopards. After GnRH, peak LH concentrations were 2-fold greater (P less than 0.05) in males than females while FSH responses were similar. In males, testosterone concentrations increased 2-3-fold following GnRH. After ACTH, serum cortisol concentrations doubled within 15 min in both sexes. Administration of ACTH 1 h before GnRH did not affect GnRH-induced LH or FSH release (P greater than 0.05); however, testosterone secretion was only 30% of that observed after GnRH alone (P less than 0.05).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Characteristics of stimulation of gonadotropin secretion by kisspeptin-10 in female goats

The aims of the present study were to clarify the effect of kisspeptin-10 (Kp10) on the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) in goats, and compare the characteristics of any response with those of the response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The experiments were performed using four female goats (4–5 years old) in the luteal phase of estrous cycle. A single intravenous (i.v.) injection of 1, 5 and 10 μg/kg b.w. (0.77, 3.85 and 7.69 nmol/kg b.w.) of Kp10 stimulated the release of LH. Maximum values were observed 20–30 min after the injection. On the other hand, Kp10 did not alter plasma GH and PRL concentrations significantly. Three consecutive i.v. injections of Kp10 (5 μg/kg b.w.) or GnRH (5 μg/kg b.w.: 4.23 nmol/kg b.w.) at 2-h intervals increased both plasma LH and FSH levels after each injection (P < 0.05); however, the responses to Kp10 were different from a similar level of GnRH. The rate of decrease in LH and FSH levels following the peak was attenuated in Kp10-treated compared to GnRH-treated animals. These results show that Kp10 can stimulate the release of LH and FSH but not GH and PRL in female goats and suggest that the LH- and FSH-releasing effect of the i.v. injection of Kp10 is less potent than that of GnRH.     

Changes in gonadotrope responsivity to gonadotropin releasing hormone during development of the rhesus monkey

To assess the changing responsiveness of pituitary gonadotropes to gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) during development, 5 male and 5 female rhesus monkeys were studied. Three monkeys of each sex were tested periodically with a subcutaneous injection of 500 micrograms of GnRH dissolved in 50% polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) beginning at 2 to 4 weeks of age and continuing into young adulthood. The remaining 4 monkeys received injections of the vehicle (PVP) alone and served as controls. Serum concentrations of bioactive luteinizing hormone (LH) were determined by an interstitial cell testosterone bioassay, and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels were measured by radioimmunoassay. Baseline FSH levels in the 5 female neonatal monkeys were higher than those of the 5 male neonatal monkeys during the first 2 months of life. In both sexes, FSH concentrations decreased with age, and FSH was barely detectable by 6 months. Baseline LH values in the 5 female monkeys declined during the first 6 months of the study and were undetectable (less than 0.5 micrograms/ml) at 6 months of age. Baseline LH levels in 4 of the 5 neonatal males also declined to undetectable concentrations by 6 months of age. During the first 3 months of life, there was a striking increase in the serum concentrations of both LH and FSH following GnRH. Although the LH responses to GnRH (delta LH) were similar in males and females of comparable ages, the FSH responses (delta FSH) were considerably greater in the female monkeys. In the males, the delta LH exceeded the delta FSH, whereas in the females, the delta FSH were greater than the delta FSH. In both sexes, the delta LH and delta FSH generally were greatest in the youngest monkeys and decreased gradually with increasing age. By 6 months, the gonadotropin responses to GnRH either were undetectable (males) or very small (females). After 6 months there was no longer an increase in serum gonadotropins after GnRH in either sex until 1.5-4 years (females) or 3 years (males) of age. The delta LH in response to GnRH in the male monkeys 3-5 years of age were comparable to the responses during the first month after birth. Serum concentrations of FSH in the adult males, however, did not increase after GnRH. In the female monkeys, serum levels of LH and FSH increased after GnRH at 1.5 years (1 monkey) and 4 years (2 monkeys) of age. The delta LH were similar to those of the 1- to 2-month-old female monkeys. The delta FSH, however, were variable and were approximately 20% of the neonatal response. In these young adult female monkeys the delta LH exceeded the delta FSH.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)     

Pituitary gonadotropins, hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and testicular traits of boars exposed to natural or supplemental lighting during pubertal development

Seventy crossbred boars were reared under natural (30 lux) or supplemental lighting (1000 lux) beginning at 4 wk of age. Boars received supplemental lighting from six 40-watt fluorescent bulbs between 0530 and 2030 h. Five boars from each treatment were killed at 67, 91, 119, 155, 182, 210, or 246 days of age. No differences (p greater than 0.05) in pituitary concentrations of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and prolactin (PRL) were found between treatment groups at any age. Total pituitary content of LH, FSH and PRL increased as boars became older, but when expressed as hormone concentration, only PRL increased with age. Content of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in the pituitary stalk-median eminence, preoptic area, and hypothalamus proper was similar (p greater than 0.05) between treatments. When GnRH contents were totaled and combined for the treatment groups, it was found that GnRH content increased (p less than 0.05) as boars became older. No differences (p greater than 0.05) were observed in testicular volume percentage of seminiferous tubules and tubular diameter between lighting treatments. These data demonstrate that the supplemental lighting does not influence puberty in boars by altering hypothalamic content of GnRH or pituitary stores of LH, FSH, and PRL.     

Attenuation of the estradiol-induced surge release of luteinizing hormone by antihistamine in ovariectomized ewes

Ovariectomized ewes received intramuscular (i.m.) injections of an H₁-histamine receptor antagonist, diphenhydramine, or saline during the anestrous and breeding seasons to determine if histamine may regulate the estradiol-induced surge release of LH in ewes. In addition, concentrations of histamine and GnRH in hypothalamic regions and histamine and LH in the pituitary gland were determined during the estradiol-induced surge of LH. Pretreatment mean, basal, and estradiol-induced secretion of LH did not differ (P > 0.05) among seasons. However, the quantity of LH (ng) measured during the estradiol-induced surge of LH was less (P < 0.05) in ewes treated with diphenhydramine (411 ± 104) than saline (747 ± 133). Treatment with diphenhydramine did not (P > 0.05) influence steady-state concentrations of histamine in hypothalamic or pituitary gland tissues, hypothalamic concentrations of GnRH, or anterior pituitary concentrations of LH during the estradiol-induced surge of LH. It is concluded that histamine may modulate the estradiol-induced surge release of LH in ewes by affecting the secretion of GnRH.     

Effects of a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist on gonadotrophin secretion and gonadal development in neonatal pigs

Male (N = 8) and female (N = 8) pigs were assigned to receive saline or a potent GnRH antagonist ([Ac-D2Nal1,D4-Cl-Phe2,D-Trp3,D-Arg6, D-Ala10]- GnRH*HOAc; 1 mg/kg body weight) at 14 days of age. The GnRH antagonist caused LH to decline (P less than 0.01) from 1.7 ng/ml at 0 h to less than 0.5 ng/ml during 4-32 h in males and females. Concentrations of FSH in gilts declined slowly from 75 +/- 8 to 56 +/- 5 ng/ml (P less than 0.05) at 32 h. In males FSH was low (5.7 +/- 0.5 ng/ml) at 0 h and did not change significantly. To observe the effect of long-term treatment with GnRH antagonist, 10 male and 10 female pigs, 3 days of age, were treated with saline or 1 mg GnRH antagonist per kg body weight every 36 h for 21 days. Concentrations of LH were reduced (P less than 0.01) to 0.2-0.4 ng/ml throughout the experimental period in male and female piglets treated with GnRH antagonist. Plasma FSH increased in control females, but remained suppressed (P less than 0.001) in females treated with GnRH antagonist. Treatment with the GnRH antagonist suppressed FSH levels in males on Days 8 and 16 (P less than 0.05), but not on Day 24. Treatment of females with the GnRH antagonist did not influence (P greater than 0.10) oestradiol-17 beta concentrations. Administration of GnRH antagonist to males suppressed testosterone and oestradiol-17 beta values (P less than 0.01) and reduced testicular weight (P less than 0.01).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

抗逆转录病毒药对孕育期雌鼠心血管影响*

目的: 评价抗逆转录病毒药对孕育期雌性大鼠心血管功能及某些生化指标的影响。方法: SD大鼠9周龄雌鼠19只、10周龄雄鼠6只,9只/10只雌鼠与3只雄鼠合1笼,共2笼,分为正常对照组(CON)、高效抗逆转录病毒治疗组(HARRT)。其中CON组雌性大鼠每天早、晚生理盐水 (10 ml/kg)灌胃,HARRT组雌性大鼠灌等容积抗逆转录病毒药(AZT 31.25 mg/kg +3TC 15.63 mg/kg +LPV/r (41.67/10.42) mg/kg),连续3个月。记录雌性大鼠体重、存活情况;检测超声心动图,多导生理记录仪检测动脉血压、心脏血流动力学参数;相应试剂盒检测血糖、血脂四项、心肌酶及肝酶;Masson染色及透射电镜分别观察心肌胶原纤维和心肌细胞超微结构。结果: CON组雌性大鼠均存活(9/9),HARRT组雌性大鼠存活6只(6/10);与CON组比较,HAART组雌性大鼠体重减少(P＜ 0.01);LVDd、IVST、LVPWT、LAD增加(P＜0.05);动脉舒张压增加(P＜0.05)、LVP +dP/dt_max减少(P＜0.01);TG减少、Glu增加(P＜0.05)、CK减少(P＜0.01)、GOT减少(P＜0.05);心肌组织胶原纤维增多,心肌细胞超微结构异常。结论: 抗逆转录病毒药可导致孕育期雌性大鼠心血管病变。     

Sex differences in acute luteinizing hormone responses to gonadectomy remain after progesterone antagonist and dopamine agonist treatment.

In male rats, LH pulse frequency and amplitude increase dramatically by 24 h after gonadectomy; in females they increase only slightly by this time. Mean FSH levels increase significantly in both sexes by 24 h after gonadectomy. The objectives of the present studies were to compare pulsatile LH, FSH, and prolactin (PRL) secretion in intact versus gonadectomized and in male versus female rats, and to determine whether the acute postovariectomy lag in LH rise is due to a lingering effect of the higher PRL and/or progesterone (P) levels seen in intact females. LH pulse amplitude, frequency, and mean levels increased significantly by 24 h after gonadectomy in both sexes, but the increases were greater in the males. FSH mean levels, but not pulse amplitude or frequency, increased similarly in both sexes by 24 h after gonadectomy. PRL did not change with gonadectomy. Treatment with CB-154 (a dopamine agonist), with or without RU486 (a P antagonist), 1 h before gonadectomy significantly suppressed pulsatile PRL secretion 1 day later in both sexes. There was no effect of either treatment on LH secretion. We have demonstrated that there is a sex difference in LH, but not FSH or PRL, pulsatility at 24 h after gonadectomy, and that female rats' higher PRL and P levels do not account for their slow rate of LH rise after ovariectomy.