Rapid non-genomic feedback effects of glucocorticoids on CRF-induced ACTH secretion in rats
Rapid non-genomic feedback effects of glucocorticoids on CRF-induced ACTH secretion in rats
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DOI:
10.1023/a:1026499604848
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发表时间:
2000-10-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Hirschelmann, R
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作者:
Hinz, B;Hirschelmann, R
Purpose. The present study investigates fast negative feedback actions of corticosterone (corticosteroid type I/type II receptor agonist) and RU 28362 (corticosteroid type II receptor agonist) on corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF)-induced adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion in rats.Methods. To induce fast feedback, glucocorticoids were administered intravenously immediately before injection of the hypophyseotropic stimulus CRF. Plasma ACTH levels, being determined 5 to 30 min thereafter, were used as markers of fast feedback.Results. Fast inhibitory effects on CRF-induced ACTH secretion became evident within 15 min (corticosterone) and 5 min (RU 28362) after steroid administration. Rapid feedback inhibition was also observed in the presence of other corticosteroids (cortisol, dexamethasone, aldosterone), whereas structurally-unrelated steroids (beta -estradiol, progesterone, potassium canrenoate, alphaxalone) were inactive in this respect. Pretreatment of rats with the corticosteroid type II receptor antagonist RU 486 or the transcription inhibitor actinomycin D left fast feedback effects unaltered.Conclusions. Our results demonstrate that glucocorticoids exert fast negative feedback at the pituitary level via a mechanism that is independent of corticosteroid type II receptor occupation and de novo synthesis of mRNA. In conclusion, corticosteroid-specific non-genomic effects may underly rapid glucocorticoid responses on CRF-induced ACTH secretion.