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Progesterone-induced decrease of pineal protein synthesis in rats. Possible participation in estrous-related changes

D P Cardinali, M I Vacas

    Journal of Neural Transmission
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Progesterone influences pineal protein synthesis in female rats, particularly during the proestrous and estrous phases, impacting hormone release. This study highlights progesterone

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroendocrinology
    • Reproductive Biology
    • Chronobiology

    Background:

    • Pineal gland function is crucial for regulating reproductive hormones.
    • Estrous cycle stages significantly influence physiological processes in female rats.
    • The interplay between the pineal gland and reproductive hormones requires further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of the estrous cycle on pineal protein synthesis in female rats.
    • To determine the role of progesterone and estradiol in modulating pineal protein synthesis.
    • To explore the relationship between pineal function and the critical period for gonadotropin and prolactin release.

    Main Methods:

    • In vitro estimation of pineal protein synthesis via labeled amino acid incorporation.

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  • Administration of progesterone and estradiol to spayed rats.
  • Measurement of serum luteinizing hormone (LH) levels.
  • Quantification of pineal serotonin content.

    • Main Results:

    • Pineal protein synthesis peaked on the morning of proestrus, declining sharply in the evening.
    • Progesterone administration dose-dependently decreased pineal protein synthesis in spayed rats.
    • Progesterone administration abolished the evening increase in pineal serotonin observed with estradiol treatment.
    • Serum LH levels were elevated in rats receiving progesterone when protein synthesis declined.

    Conclusions:

    • Progesterone significantly influences pineal protein synthesis, particularly during specific phases of the estrous cycle.
    • Changes in pineal protein synthesis are linked to the critical period for gonadotropin and prolactin release.
    • The findings suggest a role for progesterone in mediating pineal gland's contribution to reproductive neuroendocrine events.