Ergot drugs suppress plasma prolactin and lactation but not aggression in parturient mice |
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| Authors: | Martha Mann Sandra D Michael Bruch Svare |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York 12222 USA;1. Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13901 USA |
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| Abstract: | The daily administration of pituitary prolactin (PRL) inhibitors (ergocornine hydrogen maleate and 2-bromo-α-ergocryptine) to parturient Rockland-Swiss Albino mice suppressed circulating levels of PRL and lactation but failed to alter maternal aggression toward adult male intruders. The results suggest that, contrary to popular speculation, PRL may not be necessary for postpartum aggression in the mouse. |
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| Keywords: | Send reprint requests to: Dr Bruce Svare Department of Psychology SUNY-Albany 1400 Washington Avenue Albany N Y 12222 |
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