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Cysteamine depletes prolactin in young and old hyperprolactinemic rats

Journal Article · · Endocrinology; (United States)

Studies were undertaken to evaluate the effects of cysteamine on serum and anterior pituitary concentrations of prolactin in hyperprolactinemic female rats. Serum prolactin was elevated in young (4 to 5 months old) rats by implantation of 17 beta-estradiol while 26- to 28-month-old rats were in constant estrus and exhibited an age-related hyperprolactinemia. At 4 h after treatment with cysteamine (90 mg/kg body wt) serum and anterior pituitary prolactin concentrations were reduced in young animals by 98 and 85%, respectively. In old constant-estrous rats, cysteamine reduced serum prolactin by 92% and anterior pituitary prolactin by 82%. In young pseudopregnant rats, cysteamine induced a prompt resumption of estrous cycles. These studies indicate that cysteamine is an effective depletor of serum and pituitary prolactin in hyperprolactinemic rats.

Research Organization:
Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville
OSTI ID:
5974167
Journal Information:
Endocrinology; (United States), Journal Name: Endocrinology; (United States) Vol. 112:5; ISSN ENDOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English