The role of RFamide-related peptide 3 (RFRP3) in regulation of the neuroendocrine reproductive and growth axes of the boar

Authors

Jennifer F. Thorson, USDA, ARS, USMARC
Amy T. Desaulniers, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Chanho Lee, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Brett R. White, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
J. Joe Ford, USDA, ARS, USMARC
Clay A. Lents, USDA, ARS, USMARCFollow

Date of this Version

5-2015

Citation

Thorson, J.F., A. T. Desaulniers, C. Lee, B. R. White, J. J. Ford and C. A. Lents. 2015. The role of RF amide-related peptide 3 (RFRP3) in regulation of the neuroendocrine reproductive and growth axes of the boar. Anim Reprod Sci. 159:60–5.

Comments

Published in the peer-reviewed journal Animal Reproduction Science in 2015.

This is a U.S. government work, not subject to copyright.

Abstract

RFamide-related peptide 3 (RFRP3) has been implicated in regulating reproduction and growth. This regulation appears to be dependent upon sex, species, physiological status, and developmental stage. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of RFRP3 on circulating concentrations of luteinizing hormone (LH) and growth hormone (GH) in mature boars. The hypothesis was RFRP3 would reduce circulating concentrations of LH and increase concentrations of GH. Meishan boars (716.6±2.8 days of age; 125.0±12.4kg BW) were randomly assigned to treatment: saline (n=4) or RFRP3 (8.5mg; n=5). Plasma was collected at 15-min intervals during 3 periods: pre-treatment, treatment, and post-treatment. During the treatment period, saline or RFRP3 were administered at 15-min intervals. Treatment was administered as a loading dose of 5mg RFRP3, followed by seven repeated injections of 0.5mg RFRP3. Pulsatile secretion of LH and GH were not affected by saline treatment. Mean concentrations of LH in RFRP3-treated boars were greater (P