In vivo imaging of the GnRH pulse generator reveals a temporal order of neuronal activation and synchronization during each pulse [Neuroscience]

A hypothalamic pulse generator located in the arcuate nucleus controls episodic release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) and is essential for reproduction. Recent evidence suggests this generator is composed of arcuate “KNDy” cells, the abbreviation based on coexpression of kisspeptin, neurokinin B, and dynorphin. However, direct visual...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Neuroscience Biological Sciences Source Type: research