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The aim of this proposal is to understand the mechanisms by which daylight drives a specific sensory-neuroendocrine system to regulate changes in prolactin secretion. Clear evidence from research on sheep shows that daylight regulates melatonin output from the pineal gland, which in turn, controls prolactin secretion from the pars distalis of the the pituitary gland. This effect is transduced through a specific factor released by the pars tuberalis of the pituitray gland. The identity of this pars tuberalis factor and how it regulates prolactin release is unknown. Based on strong preliminary data, we hypothesize that this factor is a tachykinin. The proposed research will utilize a combination of studies to determine the in vivo secretion of tachykinins into the hypophyseal portal circulation and the effects of tachykinins on prolactin release. Immunocytochemical and RT-PCR studies will establish how daylight, through melatonin, drives changes in the cellular secretory machinery of the pars tuberalis. This research will challenge the prevailing dogma that prolactin regulation is solely driven through factors of neuronal origin. It will provide novel insight into a fundamental sensory-neuroendocrine system and elucidate the specific mechanisms whereby daylight drives this system. It will also generate new insight into potential causes of idiosyncratic hyperprolactinemia, especially those generated by the so-called """"""""stalk-effect"""""""".

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Exploratory Grants (P20)
Project #
5P20RR015640-10
Application #
8167715
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRR1-RI-8 (01))
Project Start
2010-07-01
Project End
2011-06-30
Budget Start
2010-07-01
Budget End
2011-06-30
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$112,352
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Wyoming
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
069690956
City
Laramie
State
WY
Country
United States
Zip Code
82071
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