Abstract
The effect of an enkephalin analogue, ( d-Met 2,Pro 5)enkephalinamide (EKNH 2) on prolactin (PRL) secretion of lactating rats continuously suckled or separated from their pups was investigated. In rats together with their pups 0.5 mg/kg EKNH 2 caused a dramatic decrease, 0.25 mg/kg a mild and short-lasting reduction in plasma PRL levels. In contrast, in lactating rats separated for 4 h from their pups 0.5 mg/kg of the drug induced a slight and 1.0 mg/kg a considerable increase in plasma PRL levels. The data indicate that in lactating rats depending on the circumstances the enkephalin analogue causes opposite effects on PRL secretion.
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