Horm Metab Res 1992; 24(7): 336-338
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1003327
Clinical

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Role of Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) on the Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced ACTH Release in Healthy Men

S. Zacharieva, A.-M. Borissova, K. Andonova, I. Stoeva, P. Matrozov
  • Institute of Endocrinology and Gerontology, Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
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1991

1991

Publication Date:
24 April 2008 (online)

Summary

The effect of PGE2 on ACTH and cortisol responses to CRH was studied in 6 healthy men who received CRH i. v. during either saline or PGE2 infusions which were started 60 min. before testing. ACTH and cortisol responses to CRH were greater during PGE2 infusion compared to the control study. The results indicate that PGE2 positively modulates CRH-induced ACTH secretion.

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