Comparison of Gnrh Pulse Generator Activity in Prepubertal Children and Adults

Rogol, Alan D.

Abstract

Prepubertal levels of gonadotropins were previously unmeasurable due to the sensitivity of available assays. Immunochemiluminimetric assay (ICMA) is able to measure LH levels as low as 0.01 IU/L and has minimal cross reactivity with FSH, TSH or the alpha subunit. Utilizing ICMA we will measure LH secretion during two 6 h periods, one from 0800-1400 and the other 2000-0200 h. We postulate that the GnRH pulse generator is active at an adult frequency, at a reduced amplitude, in healthy prepubertal children, and the diurnal rhythm is present.

Funding Agency

• Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)
• Institute: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
• Type: General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
• Project #: 2M01RR000847-23
• Application #: 5221475
• Support Year: 23
• Fiscal Year: 1996

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