Endocrine Abstracts

Ovarian function in mammals is regulated by gonadotropins and by sympathetic nervous system. Norepinephrine (NE) is one of the major neurotransmitters present in the fibres innervating the gonad and regulates follicular development and ovarian steroids release. Surgical section of the sympathetic fibres partially decreased the release of NE as compared with non-denervated rats. The remnant release capability supposes the existence of an intraovarian compartment able to incorpo...