Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) enhances annexin A5 mRNA expression through mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) in LbetaT2 pituitary gonadotrope cells.

The mechanism by which GnRH stimulates annexin A5 expression was examined with LbetaT2 gonadotrope cells. Continuous stimulation with GnRH analog (GnRHa, Des-Gly10 [Pro9]-GnRH ethylamide) transiently elevated LHbeta mRNA expression while maintaining annexin A5 mRNA at high levels for 24 h. GnRH antagonist blocked the effect of GnRHa on annexin A5.