Changes in the nuclear uptake and retention of /sup 3/H-estrogen in gonadotrophs and lactotrophs as a function of age

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Anat. Rec.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.1092120311· OSTI ID:6388761

Nogami, H; Yoshimura, F; Herbert, D C; Aufdemorte, T B; Gates, G A; Holt, G R; Sheridan, P J

A quantitative autoradiographic immunocytochemical study was performed in which the nuclear uptake and retention of /sup 3/H-estradiol (/sup 3/H-E2) by luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin (PRL) cells was examined in 19-21-year-old baboons. /sup 3/H-E2 concentrating cells were found in all of the three lobes of the pituitary in varying percentages. Approximately 80% of PRL cells and nearly 100% of LH cells were labeled. A count of the number of silver grains over nuclei revealed a marked variation of the accumulation of /sup 3/H-E2 by LH cells and to a lesser extent in PRL cells. These results suggest functional heterogeneity among LH and PRL cells. The present results are discussed in relation to the physiological state of old animals.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
• OSTI ID: 6388761
• Journal Information: Anat. Rec.; (United States), Vol. 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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