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Science 13 July 1973:
Vol. 181. no. 4095, pp. 177 - 179
DOI: 10.1126/science.181.4095.177
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Induction of Mating Behavior in Rats by Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Factor

R. L. Moss 1 and S. M. McCann 1

1 Department of Physiology, Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas 75235

Ovariectomized female rats treated with estrogen, in dosages too low to provoke mating, displayed this behavior when given subcutaneous injections of synthetic luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (LRF) 48 hours later. Two hours after the injection of LRF, components of female sexual behavior appeared. The lordosis reflex followed mounting by the male, and darting and hopping behavior was quite prevalent. On the other hand, treatment with estrogen followed by luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, or thyrotropin-releasing factor did not induce copulatory behavior. The results suggest that LRF may play a role in induction of mating behavior.


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