Alterations in hypothalamic mechanisms associated with reduced suckling-induced PRL secretion in the lactation deficient OFA hr/hr rat

Conclusion: different patterns of TH, opioids, their R, and PRL signaling inhibitors expression with conserved TH activation by suckling may disturb the balance between stimulation and inhibition of PRL release resulting in impaired suckling-induced PRL secretion in OFA rats.
Source: Neuroendocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research