0
Goserelin is an GnRH receptor agonist and bings stronger than GnRH. Due to the constant activation of the GnRH receptor (Goserelin binds really strong; Superagonist) the cell internalizes the receptor -> Downregulation.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does GnRH stand for?
GnRH-gonadotropin realeasing hormone
The pulsatile secretion of hormones?
is needed to prevent the downregulation of target cells
Is GnRH a steroid hormone?
No, GnRH or gonadotropin releasing hormone is not a steroid, but rather a peptide (type of protein) hormone.
What is the function of GnRH?
GnRH, short for gonadotropin-releasing hormone, is released by the part of the brain known as the hypothalamus. At the beginning of the menstual cycle, the hypothalamus releases GnRH. The GnRH then stimulates a different part of the brain, the pituitary gland, to produce two hormones, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
What is drug upregulation and drug downregulation?
Seems like it could be referring to up/down regulation of the receptors in your brain that give you effects from drugs. Downregulation is a way for your brain to adjust/protect itself. also.. I'm da ish trick what what
Is it possible to get pregnant whilst on downregulation with buserelin?
it hasn't been tried yet... or so im told
Gonadotropin releasing hormone GnRH is a?
hypothalamic hormone
GnRH directly stimulates the release of?
FSH and LH
What do the GnRH directly stimulate the release of?
FSH and LH
Which hypothalamic hormone triggers the secretion of FSH?
GnRH
What neurons of the supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus manufacture?
CRF and GnRH
Is GnRH's target organ the pituitary gland?
The answer is Anterior Pituitary
