Author:
Adams Eric F.,Venetikou Maria S.,Woods Christine A.,Lacoumenta S.,Burrin J. M.
Abstract
Abstract. Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a 36 amino acid peptide, widely distributed throughout the brain and is found in hypothalamic neurones. This latter finding suggests that NPY may possess a hypophysiotropic function. A number of studies have demonstrated effects of NPY on LH and GH secretion by rat pituitary cells. We report here the results of experiments investigating the effects of NPY on GH secretion by tumorous human somatotropic pituitary cells in culture. NPY (0.25–25 nmol/l) inhibited GH secretion by 20–53%, the maximal effect depending upon the tumour studied. The potency of NPY was less than that of somatostatin (SRIH). The stimulatory effects of growth hormone releasing factor (GHRH) and theophylline were reduced by NPY, but NPY did not modify the inhibitory effect of SRIH on GH secretion. It is concluded that NPY may be involved in the control of GH secretion, at least by tumorous human pituitary somatotropes.
Subject
Endocrinology,General Medicine,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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