Relationship between pituitary GnRH-binding sites and pituitary release of gonadotrophins in post-partum beef cows

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K. Leung
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V. Padmanabhan
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L. J. Spicer
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H. A. Tucker
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R. E. Short
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E. M. Convey
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/jrf.0.0760053
Volume/Issue:
Volume 76: Issue 1
Page Range:
53–63
Article Type:
Research Article
Online Publication Date:
Jan 1986
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Summary. Thirty primiparous suckling beef cows were slaughtered on Day 7, 14, 28,42 or 56 after parturition. Some had resumed oestrous cyclicity by the time they were slaughtered on Days 42 and 56. Amongst acyclic cows between Days 7 and 42, pituitary LH concentrations and basal and GnRH-induced release of LH from pituitary explants doubled. Pituitary FSH concentration and basal release in FSH increased only by 15–20%, while GnRH-induced release of FSH in vitro was unchanged. During post-partum anoestrus, overall mean concentrations of serum FSH did not change, whereas overall mean concentrations and pulse amplitudes of serum LH increased. Numbers and affinity constants of GnRH-binding sites in pituitary glands remained constant during the post-partum period studied. We conclude that, under these experimental conditions, numbers and affinity constants of GnRH-binding sites in the pituitary gland of post-partum beef cows do not limit the ability of the anterior pituitary gland to release gonadotrophins.

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Print ISSN:
1470-1626
Online ISSN:
1741-7899