References on the Administration of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Using ALZET^® Osmotic Pumps

P8120 Filipiak,W.E., Saunders,T.L. Advances in transgenic rat production. TRANSGENIC RESEARCH 2006; 15(-6-):673-686. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, porcine; SC; Rat; 1003D; ; Comparison of SC injections vs. mp; peptides; animal info (female, Sprague-Dawley CD, 4-6 wk old).

P7504 Shetty,G., Weng,C.C.Y., Meachem,S.J., Bolden-Tiller,O.U., Zhang,Z., Pakarinen,P., Huhtaniemi,I., Meistrich,M.L. Both testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone independently inhibit spermatogonial differentiation in irradiated rats. Endocrinology 2006; 147(-1-):472-482. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, recomb. human; PBS; SC; Rat; 2001; 2 weeks; Controls received sham implant; pumps replaced every week; animal info (male LBNF1, 9-12 wk old); testes irradiated.

P7567 Popova,E., Bader,M., Krivokharchenko,A. Strain differences in superovulatory response, embryo development and efficiency of transgenic rat production. TRANSGENIC RESEARCH 2005; 14(-5-):729-738. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; Rat; 2001; ; Comparison of PMSG by IP injections vs. mp; peptides; animal info (female Lewis, Wistar-Kyoto, SHRSP, Sprague-Dawley, 28-35 days old).

P5321 Popova,E., Krivokharchenko,A., Ganten,D., Bader,M. Comparison between PMSG- and FSH-induced superovulation for the generation of transgenic rats. MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT 2002; 63(-2-):177-182. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; Rat; 2001; .

P5284 Corbin,T.J., McCabe,J.G. Strain variation of immature female rats in response to various superovulatory hormone preparations and routes of administration. Contemp.Top.Lab Anim Sci. 2002/3; 41(-2-):18-23. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; Rat; 54-60 hours; Comparison of ip injections vs. mp; endocrinology.

P5251 Mullins,L.J., Brooker,G., Mullins,J.J. Transgenesis in the rat. Methods Mol.Biol 2002; 180(--):255-270. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; Saline; SC; Rat; 1003D; 3 days; Detailed procedures for priming and surgery.

P5095 Duggal,P.S., Ryan,N.K., Van der Hoek,K.H., Ritter,L.J., Armstrong,D.T., Magoffin,D.A., Norman,R.J. Effects of leptin administration and feed restriction on thecal leucocytes in the preovulatory rat ovary and the effects of leptin on meiotic maturation, granulosa cell proliferation, steroid hormone and PGE(2) release in cultured rat ovarian follicles. REPRODUCTION 2002; 123(--):891-898. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; Saline; SC; rat; 3 days; human FSH used; endocrinology.

P4725 Duggal,P.S, Van Der Hoek,K.H, Milner,C.R, Ryan,N.K, Armstrong,D.T., Magoffin,D.A, Norman,R.J  Endocrinology 2000; 141(-6-):1971-1976. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, human;; Saline;; SC;; rat;; 3 days;; Controls received mp w/ vehicle; functionality of mp verified by plasma progesterone and estradiol levels (result of FSH administration); peptides;.

P3531 Treloar,A.F., Schabdach,D.G., Sansing,S., Keller,L.S. Superovulation of New Zealand white rabbits by continuous infusion of follicle-stimulating hormone, using a micro-osmotic pump. Lab.Anim.Sci. 1997; 47(-3-):313-316. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; rabbit; 1003D; 3 days; functionality of mp verified by serum levels; peptides.

P3670 Brussow,K-P., Torner,H., Ratky,J., Schneider,F., Kanitz,W., Kochling,W. Aspects of follicular development and intrafollicular oocyte maturation in gilts. Reprod.Dom.Anim. 1996; 31(--):555-563. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, porcine; pig; 2ML1; 7 days; controls received mp w/ saline.

P3259 Matikainen,T., Toppari,J., Vihko,K.K., Huhtaniemi,I. Effects of recombinant human FSH in immature hypophysectomized male rats: evidence for leydig cell-mediated action on spermatogenesis. J.Endocrinol. 1994; 141(--):449-457. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, recomb. human; PBS; rat; 7 days; controls received mp w/saline; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy); peptides.

P3133 Tapanainen,J.S., LaPolt,P.S., Perlas,E., Hsueh,A.J.W. Induction of ovarian follicle luteinization by recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone. Endocrinology 1993; 133(-6-):2875-2880. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, recomb.; rat; 48 hours; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy); peptides.

P2321 Ishimatsu,M., Nakamura,Y., Kato,H. Continuous luteinizing hormone infusion prevents atretic changes of the follicles during superovulation in hamsters. Endocrine J. 1993; 40(--):665-671. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, human; Luteinizing hormone; PBS; Albumin, bovine serum; SC; hamster; 2001; 4 days; controls received mp w/ vehicles only; agents infused alone and in combination; human LH used.

P3254 LaPolt,P.S., Tilly,J.L., Aihara,T., Nishimori,K., Hsueh,A.J.W. Gonadotropin-induced up- and down-regulation of ovarian follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) receptor gene expression in immature rats: effects of pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin, human chorionic gonadotropin, and recombinant FSH. Endocrinology 1992; 130(-3-):1289-1295. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; rat; no duration posted; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy); peptides.

P2359 Meseguer,A., Catterall,J.F. Effects of pituitary hormones on the cell-specific expression of the KAP gene. Mol.and Cellular Endocrin. 1992; 89(--):153-162. >>> Luteinizing hormone; ACTH, human; Thyroid-stimulating hormone, rat; Follicle stimulating hormone, rat; Growth hormone, rat; Prolactin, ovine; SC; mice; 2001; 7 days; controls received mp w/ vehicles; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy); peptides.

P2046 Vihko,K.K., LaPolt,P.S., Nishimori,K., Hsueh,A.J.W. Stimulatory effects of recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone on leydig cell function and spermatogenesis in immature hypophysectomized rats. Endocrinology 1991; 129(-4-):1926-1932. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; PBS; SC; rat; 7 days; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy).

P1951 Hamilton,G.S., Armstrong,D.T. The superovulation of synchronous adult rats using follicle-stimulating hormone delivered by continuous infusion. Biol.Reprod. 1991; 44(--):851-856. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; Gonadotrophin, human chorionic; SC; rat; 2001; 3, 4, 7 days; peptides.

P1859 Carnegie,J.A. Immunolocalization of fibronectin and laminin within rat blastocysts cultured under serum-free conditions. J.Reprod.Fertil. 1991; 91(--):423-434. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; Gonadotrophin, human chorionic; Saline; SC; rat; 2001; 1 day; pumps removed and reimplanted into different animals.

P1763 Wubishet,A., Kesler,D.J., Graves,C.N., Spahr,S.L., Favero,R.J. Preovulatory LH profiles of superovulated cows and progesterone concentrations at embryo recovery. Theriogenology 1991; 35(-2-):451-457. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; cattle; 7 days; no comment posted.

P1805 Galway,A.B., LaPolt,P.S., Tsafriri,A., Dargan,C.M., Boime,I., Hsueh,A.J.W. Recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone induces ovulation and tissue plasminogen activator expression in hypophysectomized rats. Endocrinology 1990; 127(-6-):3023-3028. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; rat; 76 hours; no comment posted.

P1755 Henderson,K.M., Weaver,A., Wards,R.L., Ball,K., Lun,S., Mullin,C., McNatty,K.P. Oocyte production and ovarian steroid concentrations of immature rats in response to some commercial gonadotrophin preparations. Reprod.Fertil.Dev. 1990; 2(--):671-682. >>> Luteinizing hormone; Follicle stimulating hormone; SC; rat; 2001; 72 hours; FSH-P, Folltropin, Oragen, Folligon; horse and porcine LH used.

P1698 Keeney,D.S., Sprando,R.L., Robaire,B., Zirkin,B.R., Ewing,L.L. Reversal of long-term LH deprivation on testosterone secretion and Leydig cell volume, number and proliferation in adult rats. J.Endocrinol. 1990; 127(--):47-58. >>> Luteinizing HRH; Follicle stimulating hormone, ovine; SC; rat; 2002; 2 weeks; peptides; ovine LHRH used.

P3801 Leveille,M.-C., Armstrong,D.T. Preimplantation embryo development and serum steroid levels in immature rats induced to ovulate or superovulate with pregnant mares' serum gonadotropin injection of follicle-stimulating hormone infusions. Gamete Res. 1989; 23(--):127-138. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, porcine; Gonadotrophin, human chorionic; Saline, sterile; SC; rat; 2001; 72 hours; comparison of sc PMSG injections vs. mp; peptides.

P1519 Rivier,C., Vale,W. Immunoneutralization of endogenous inhibin modifies hormone secretion and ovulation rate in the rat. Endocrinology 1989; 125(-1-):152-157. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, ovine; Albumin, bovine serum; PBS; IP; rat; 2001; no duration posted; dose-response; functionaltiy of mp verified by plasma levels.

P1815 Armstrong,D.T., Opavsky,M.A. Superovulation of immature rats by continuous infusion of follicle-stimulating hormone. Biol.Reprod. 1988; 39(--):511-518. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; rat; 2001; 60 hours; comparison of bid sc injections vs. mp; 'short half-life of FSH-A requires...continuous infusion...results establish the efficacy of FSH in causing superovulation when infused continuously.' (p.517).

P1238 Milette,J.J., Schwartz,N.B., Turek,F.W. The importance of follicle-stimulating hormone in the initiation of testicular growth in photostimulated djungarian hamsters. Endocrinology 1988; 122(--):1060-1066. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone, ovine; Luteinizing hormone; Saline; IP; hamster; 2001; 8 days; controls left untreated; dose-response (graph); peptides; ovine LH used.

P0858 Wubishet,A., Graves,C.N., Spahr,S.L., Kesler,D.J. Continuous subcutaneous infusion of follicle stimulating hormone as a method of superovulating dairy cows. Theriogenology 1986; 25(-6-):809-812. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; Saline; SC; cattle; 2ML1; 7 days; comparison of im injections vs. mp infusion; peptides.

P0520 Garza,F., Shaban,M.A., Terranova,P.F. Luteinizing hormone increases the number of ova shed in the cyclic hamster and guinea-pig. J.Endocrinol. 1984; 101(--):289-298. >>> Gonadotrophin, pregnant mare serum; Luteinizing hormone; Follicle stimulating hormone, ovine; Gonadotrophin, human chorionic; Albumin, bovine serum; PBS; SC; guinea-pig; hamster; mice; rat; 2001; 2-5 days; comparison of agents effects; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy); agents admin. singly; peptides; bovine, ovine,&human LH used.

P0322 Ewing,L.L., Wing,T.-Y., Cochran,R.C., Kromann,N., Zirkin,B.R. Effect of luteinizing hormone on Leydig cell structure and testosterone secretion. Endocrinology 1983; 112(-5-):1763-1769. >>> Follicle stimulating hormone; Growth hormone, ovine; Luteinizing hormone; Prolactin, ovine; Thyroid-stimulating hormone; Borate; Peanut oil; SC; rat; 5 days; replacement therapy (hypophysectomy); simultaneous infusion of testosterone&estradiol implants w/ mp infusion of polypeptides; pulsed delivery of agents (intermittent w/ vehicle); peptides; ovine LH used.

R0046 Skett,P., Young,C. The effect of pituitary hormones on hepatic drug metabolism. In 'Biochemistry, Biophysics and Regulation of Cytochrome P-450,' J.-A.Gustafsson, J.Carlstedt-Duke, A.Mode, and J.Rafter (eds.), Elsevier/North-Holland, Amsterdam 1980; (--):195-198. >>> Enkephalin analog DADLE; Follicle stimulating hormone; Growth hormone, bovine; Growth hormone, rat; Pituitary extract; Prolactin, bovine; Prolactin, rat; Thyroid-stimulating hormone; Water; SC; rat; 1701; 1 week; peptides.