ea0032p835 | Pituitary–Basic (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by IPSEN</emphasis>) | ECE2013
Milosevic Verica
, Ajdzanovic Vladimir
, Nesic Dejan
, Starcevic Vesna
, Ristic Natasa
, Rakocevic Rastko
, Stevanovic Darko
Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand of GH secretagogue receptor type 1a, has emerged as pleiotropic modulator of diverse biological functions, including energy homeostasis and recently, reproduction. The effects of i.c.v. administered ghrelin on morphological characteristics of pituitary FSH- and LH-cells were examined in adult male Wistar rats. The animals were randomized in two groups: control and experimental group, each consisted of seven animals, and implanted with an i.c.v. c...