Multimodal Influence of Estrogen upon Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons

Abstract

I. Introduction II. Effects of Estrogen on GnRH Neurons A. Sexual differentiation B. Biosynthesis of GnRH C. Biosynthesis of galanin D. Electrical activity of GnRH neurons E. GnRH secretion F. GnRH degradation G. Ultrastructural changes involving GnRH neurons H. Summary of estrogen's influence on GnRH cells III. Brain Sites of Estrogen Influence on GnRH Neurons A. Sites of estrogen's stimulatory sites B. Sites of estrogen's inhibitory action C. Summary IV