Abstract

Cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP accumulation in hamster pre-ovulatory follicles was determined after in vitro stimulation by LH and FSH. Combined time course and dose response experiments determined that the acute response of the follicles (0-30 min) to LH and FSH was similar with respect to cyclic AMP accumulation. The pattern of cyclic GMP accumulation was, however, distinctly different in LH and FSH stimulated follicles. LH increased follicular cyclic GMP only at the lowest dose (0.005 IU/ml), while higher doses of LH had no effect. In contrast, FSH at all doses stimulated cyclic GMP accumulation. The different cyclic AMP to cyclic relationships generated in the follicles by LH and FSH may be determinants in specificity of hormone action in pre-ovulatory follicles.

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