The activation of nicotinic cholinergic receptors (nAChR) inhibits the reproductive axis; however, it is not clear whether nicotine may directly modulate the release of hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Experiments carried out in GT1-1 immortalized GnRH neurons reveal the presence of a single class of high affinity α4β2 and α7 nAchR subtypes. The exposure of GT1-1 cells to nicotine does not modify the basal accumulation of GnRH. However, nicotine was found to modify GnRH pulsatility in perifusion experiments and inhibits, the release of GnRH induced by prostaglandin E1 or by K(+)-induced cell depolarization; these effects were reversed by D-tubocurarine and α-bungarotoxin. In conclusion, the results reported here indicate that: functional nAChRs are present on GT1-1 cells, the activation of the α-bungarotoxin-sensitive subclass (α7) produces an inhibitory effect on the release of GnRH and that the direct action of nicotine on GnRH neurons may be involved in reducing fertility of smokers.
The alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is involved in a direct inhibitory effect of nicotine on GnRH release : In vitro studies / E. Messi, F. Pimpinelli, V. Andrè, C. Rigobello, C. Gotti, R. Maggi. - In: MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY. - ISSN 0303-7207. - (2017 Jul 25). [Epub ahead of print]
Titolo: | The alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is involved in a direct inhibitory effect of nicotine on GnRH release : In vitro studies |
Autori: | MESSI, ELIO (Primo) PIMPINELLI, FEDERICA ALBERTA ELENA MARIA (Secondo) MAGGI, ROBERTO (Ultimo) |
Parole Chiave: | GnRH; neurons; nicotine; prostaglandin E1; reproduction |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore BIO/09 - Fisiologia |
Data di pubblicazione: | 25-lug-2017 |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) |
Data ahead of print / Data di stampa: | 25-lug-2017 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mce.2017.07.025 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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