Energetic demands of lactation produce an increase in the expression of growth hormone secretagogue receptor in the hypothalamus and ventral tegmental area of the rat despite a reduction in circulating ghrelin
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DOI: 10.1111/jne.13126
Abstract: Lactating rats show changes in the secretion of hormones and brain signals that promote hyperphagia and facilitate the production of milk. Little is known, however, about the role of ghrelin in the mechanisms sustaining lactational… read more here.
Keywords: lactating rats; expression; growth hormone; ghrelin ... See more keywords
SUN-094 Elevated opioid signaling in the arcuate nucleus dopaminergic (A12) neurons in lactating rats
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvaf149.1678
Abstract: Abstract Disclosure: P. Cromb: None. D.R. Grattan: None. S. Yip: None. The arcuate nucleus (ARN) dopaminergic (A12) neurons release dopamine to inhibit prolactin secretion. During lactation, these neurons cease dopamine production, allowing prolactin levels to… read more here.
Keywords: a12 neurons; opioid signaling; opr; arcuate nucleus ... See more keywords