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Synthesis of C‐Type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) byImmortalized LHRH Cells
Author(s) -
Middendorff R.,
Paust H. J.,
Davidoff M. S.,
Olcese J.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of neuroendocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.062
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1365-2826
pISSN - 0953-8194
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2826.1997.00563.x
Subject(s) - autocrine signalling , medicine , endocrinology , natriuretic peptide , secretion , paracrine signalling , receptor , biology , chemistry , polyclonal antibodies , cell culture , brain natriuretic peptide , microbiology and biotechnology , antigen , immunology , heart failure , genetics
Former studies have indicated an influence of natriuretic peptides on LHRH secretion. In this report we demonstrate local synthesis of CNP in immortalized LHRH neurons (GT1–7 cells). Using reverse transcription‐polymerase chain reaction and RNase protection assays a transcript for the CNP precursor was identified in these cells. Immunocytochemical data revealed the presence of the peptide CNP in GT1 cells, using a specific polyclonal antiserum against CNP. Electron microscopic immunohistochemical investigations also showed the strongest CNP‐immunoreactivity in some small vesicles, providing initial evidence for the potential secretion of this peptide by immortalized LHRH neurons. Subsequent experiments demonstrated also that CNP elevates LHRH production in static cultures of GT1 cells. These data show for the first time the co‐production of the functionally relevant natriuretic peptide, CNP, by immortalized LHRH neurons. Together with the recent demonstration of CNP receptor expression by these cells, we suggest that CNP may represent a novel autocrine regulator of LHRH neuronal activity. It remains to be elucidated, however, to what extent CNP expression in immortalized LHRH neurons reflects a co‐localization in situ of CNP and LHRH peptides.