The expression of pro-thyrotropin-releasing hormone (pro-TRH) mRNA was analyzed in the hypothalamus of inflammatory susceptible LEW/N and resistant F344/N rats at baseline and in adrenalectomized and lipopolysaccharide-treated animals. In saline-treated control animals, increased pro-TRH transcription was detected in LEW/N with respect to F344/N rats. This increased LEW/N pro-TRH expression was stable regardless of condition in contrast to F344/N increased pro-TRH transcription post-adrenalectomy and decreased pro-TRH after lipopolysaccharide administration. The LEW/N increase in pro-TRH mRNA was independent of changes in hormonal status suggesting alteration of the thyroid axis at the central level in this strain.
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