Cortistatin-14 (CST-14) is an endogenous neuropeptide with notable structural similarities to native somatostatin-14 (SS-14), but different physiological functions. Differences in the physiology of the two peptides do not provide conclusive evidence for a specific receptor for CST. To date, the effects of CST-14 on anterior pituitary hormones have never been reported. Aim of this study was to investigate the in vivo effects of CST-14 on GH secretion in comparison to SS-14. Our results demonstrate that CST-14 was very effective in reducing GH secretion in normal male anaesthetized rats. Its activity was similar to that of SS-14 and had a rapid onset and a slightly longer duration of action. In conclusion, we have reported for the first time that CST is a potent and effective inhibitor of GH release in rats and that its action may be mediated by the interaction with one or different SS receptor subtypes. (C) 2001, Editrice Kurtis.
Deghenghi, R., Avallone, R., Torsello, A., Muccioli, G., Ghigo, E., Locatelli, V. (2001). Growth hormone-inhibiting activity of cortistatin in the rat. JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, 24(11), RC31-RC33 [10.1007/BF03343939].
Growth hormone-inhibiting activity of cortistatin in the rat
TORSELLO, ANTONIO BIAGIO;LOCATELLI, VITTORIO
2001
Abstract
Cortistatin-14 (CST-14) is an endogenous neuropeptide with notable structural similarities to native somatostatin-14 (SS-14), but different physiological functions. Differences in the physiology of the two peptides do not provide conclusive evidence for a specific receptor for CST. To date, the effects of CST-14 on anterior pituitary hormones have never been reported. Aim of this study was to investigate the in vivo effects of CST-14 on GH secretion in comparison to SS-14. Our results demonstrate that CST-14 was very effective in reducing GH secretion in normal male anaesthetized rats. Its activity was similar to that of SS-14 and had a rapid onset and a slightly longer duration of action. In conclusion, we have reported for the first time that CST is a potent and effective inhibitor of GH release in rats and that its action may be mediated by the interaction with one or different SS receptor subtypes. (C) 2001, Editrice Kurtis.
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