Plasma glucagon levels in different species of fish.

Abstract:

:Plasma glucagon levels in 11 different teleosts and in dogfish were evaluated using an adapted classical mammalian radioimmunoassay (RIA). The values obtained are considered relative; sensitivity was inferior to the original method, but the validation experiment results are acceptable. The mean value of the coefficient of the variation for interassay was 6% and for intraassay 4%, recovery was 98%, and a good linearity in the dilution test was found. Some species (Sparus aurata and cyprinids) presented high plasma glucagon concentrations (0.50-1.60 ng/ml) versus the lower levels (0.08-0.40 ng/ml) found in salmonids and others, and the lowest in dogfish (0.02-0.20 ng/ml). A positive correlation (P less than 0.02) between insulin and glucagon plasma levels was found in different species. The low levels obtained in all parameters analyzed in the selachian were remarkable. This adapted RIA could serve as a useful tool in amplifying knowledge on the endocrine pancreatic response in fish in different biological situations.

journal_name

Gen Comp Endocrinol

authors

Gutierrez J,Fernandez J,Blasco J,Gesse JM,Planas J

doi

10.1016/0016-6480(86)90131-0

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1986-09-01 00:00:00

pages

328-33

issue

3

eissn

0016-6480

issn

1095-6840

journal_volume

63

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Opsins and gonadal circadian rhythm in the swordfish (Xiphias gladius) ovary: Their potential roles in puberty and reproductive seasonality.

    abstract::Circadian rhythm is well known to play a pivotal role in reproduction but the presence of a gonadal circadian rhythm is opening a lot of questions about a local regulation of reproduction. In the present study, we first set to identify the key genes driving circadian rhythmicity from the gonadal transcriptome of the s...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2020.113707

    authors: Basili D,Gioacchini G,Todisco V,Candelma M,Marisaldi L,Pappalardo L,Carnevali O

    更新日期:2020-12-30 00:00:00

  • A peak in gh-receptor expression is associated with growth activation in Atlantic salmon vertebrae, while upregulation of igf-I receptor expression is related to increased bone density.

    abstract::Growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) play major roles in the endocrine regulation of fish growth, but their interdependency and mode of action has not been well elucidated. The GH-IGF-I system is essential for normal vertebral growth in mouse, but this has not been studied in fish. To study the...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2004.12.005

    authors: Wargelius A,Fjelldal PG,Benedet S,Hansen T,Björnsson BT,Nordgarden U

    更新日期:2005-05-15 00:00:00

  • Photoperiodic condition modulates the effects of testosterone on song control nuclei volumes in male European starlings.

    abstract::Songbirds possess a specialized network of brain nuclei mediating song learning and production, the song system. In many species, the nuclei in this circuit are larger in volume in males housed on long photoperiods than in males housed on short photoperiods. Exposure to long days initially leads to increases in circul...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1006/gcen.1996.6829

    authors: Bernard DJ,Ball GF

    更新日期:1997-02-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of cortisol on the in vitro hepatic conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine in brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis Mitchill).

    abstract::In vitro studies with liver homogenates of brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis) demonstrate that the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) is dependent upon temperature, pH, substrate, and homogenate concentration, supporting the hypothesis of an enzymatic hepatic T4 to T3 conversion. Dithiothreitol has...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(88)90151-7

    authors: Vijayan MM,Flett PA,Leatherland JF

    更新日期:1988-05-01 00:00:00

  • Egg deposition of maternal testosterone is primarily controlled by the preovulatory peak of luteinizing hormone in Japanese quail.

    abstract::Differential transfer of maternal testosterone (T) into egg yolk provides a means of adjusting an offspring's phenotype to ambient environmental conditions. While the environmental and genetic driven variability in yolk T levels is widely described, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, we investigate...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2017.05.004

    authors: Okuliarova M,Meddle SL,Zeman M

    更新日期:2018-01-15 00:00:00

  • Plasma estradiol and progesterone concentrations during the female reproductive cycle in a highly placentotrophic viviparous lizard, Mabuya sp.

    abstract::The neotropical genus Mabuya are obligate placentotrophic viviparous lizards, which have a short vitellogenesis that produces microlecithal oocytes and a prolonged time of gestation (9 to 10 months). The hormonal control of female reproductive activity during follicular growth and pregnancy has not been studied, altho...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2020.113530

    authors: Barbosa-Moyano H,Rodríguez-Chaparro S,Santos RLSR,Ramírez-Pinilla MP

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • Exposure to PCB 77 induces tissue-dependent changes in iodothyronine deiodinase activity patterns in the embryonic chicken.

    abstract::PCB 77 is a dioxin-like PCB that has been shown to reduce circulating thyroid hormone (TH) levels. This may be an important factor contributing to its neurotoxicity, since THs are essential for normal brain development. In this study, we investigated the changes in TH activating and inactivating iodothyronine deiodina...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2006.04.003

    authors: Beck V,Roelens SA,Darras VM

    更新日期:2006-09-15 00:00:00

  • Morphological and endocrine correlates of the reproductive cycle of the aplacental viviparous dogfish, Squalus acanthias.

    abstract::Pregnant female spiny dogfish were captured off the coasts of Maine and Massachusetts and morphometric and gravimetric analyses of the liver, gonad, and reproductive tract correlated with the reproductive cycle. Plasma samples were taken and circulating steroids (progesterone, testosterone, and estradiol) were measure...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(87)90266-8

    authors: Tsang PC,Callard IP

    更新日期:1987-05-01 00:00:00

  • Egg and sperm quality in fish.

    abstract::Fish egg quality can be defined as the ability of the egg to be fertilized and subsequently develop into a normal embryo. Similarly, sperm quality can be defined as its ability to successfully fertilize an egg and subsequently allow the development of a normal embryo. In the wild or under aquaculture conditions, the q...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2009.02.011

    authors: Bobe J,Labbé C

    更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00

  • Endocrine patterns associated with reproduction in the Nile hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as assessed by fecal progestagen analysis.

    abstract::The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is a popular zoo animal and an integral part of wetland ecosystems in its native continent of Africa. However, information about the reproductive physiology of the hippopotamus is limited compared to the other megaherbivores of Africa such as the elephant and the rhinoceros. T...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0016-6480(02)00066-7

    authors: Graham LH,Reid K,Webster T,Richards M,Joseph S

    更新日期:2002-08-01 00:00:00

  • Effects of hypophysectomy on coho salmon interrenal: maintenance of steroidogenic pathway and restoration of in vitro responsiveness to adrenocorticotropin after handling.

    abstract::The role of the pituitary in regulating interrenal activity in coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) was examined using short- (1 week) or long- (10 week) term hypophysectomized (Hx) animals. In experiments in which Hx animals were injected with ovine growth hormone (oGH), triiodothyronine, or vehicle, plasma cortisol wa...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1006/gcen.1993.1179

    authors: Young G

    更新日期:1993-12-01 00:00:00

  • Sexually dimorphic expression of steroidogenic factor 1 (SF-1) in developing gonads of the American bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana.

    abstract::Genetic sex determination leads to gonadal differentiation and ultimately the differences between the sexes in steroid hormone secretion. Gonadal steroidogenesis is critical for the development of a sexually dimorphic phenotype and adult reproductive function. Control of gonadal development and steroidogenesis is unde...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0016-6480(02)00019-9

    authors: Mayer LP,Overstreet SL,Dyer CA,Propper CR

    更新日期:2002-06-01 00:00:00

  • A rapid in vivo bioassay of the ovulation hormone of Lymnaea stagnalis.

    abstract::The neurosecretory caudo-dorsal cells (CDC) of the basommatopora Lymnaea stagnalis produce an ovulation hormone (CDCH), which is released at the periphery of the intercerebral commissure (COM). A rapid in vivo bioassay for CDCH has been established and is based on the dose-dependent relationship between the quantity o...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(83)90269-1

    authors: Dogterom GE,Bohlken S,Geraerts WP

    更新日期:1983-06-01 00:00:00

  • Atrial natriuretic peptide gene expression within invertebrate hearts.

    abstract::The present investigation was designed to (1) determine if atrial natriuretic factor gene expression occurs within invertebrates as well as within vertebrates; (2) determine whether the product of this gene expression is the 126-amino-acid atrial natriuretic factor prohormone or some other molecular species; and (3) e...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1006/gcen.1995.1133

    authors: Poulos JE,Gower WR Jr,Friedl FE,Vesely DL

    更新日期:1995-10-01 00:00:00

  • Involvement of neuropeptide Y Y1 receptors in the regulation of LH and GH cells in the pituitary of the catfish, Clarias batrachus: an immunocytochemical study.

    abstract::Although neuropeptide Y (NPY) has been known to influence the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland of teleosts, the NPY receptor subtypes involved in the regulatory processes have not been fully defined. An attempt has been made to study the involvement of NPY Y1 recepto...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2006.05.012

    authors: Mazumdar M,Lal B,Sakharkar AJ,Deshmukh M,Singru PS,Subhedar N

    更新日期:2006-11-01 00:00:00

  • Role of natriuretic peptide receptor 2-mediated signaling in meiotic arrest of zebrafish oocytes and its estrogen regulation through G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (Gper).

    abstract::Natriuretic peptide type C (NPPC) and its receptor, natriuretic peptide receptor 2 (NPR2), have essential roles in maintaining meiotic arrest of oocytes in several mammalian species. However, it is not known if a similar mechanism exists in non-mammalian vertebrates. Using zebrafish as a model, we show that Nppc is ex...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.03.024

    authors: Pang Y,Thomas P

    更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00

  • The metabolism of biogenic monoamines during embryogenesis and metamorphosis in two anuran species.

    abstract::This study investigated the pathways to many monoamines and their metabolites in the central nervous system of the frog Rana nigromaculata and the toad Bufo bufo japonicus during embryonic development and metamorphosis. Metabolites were analyzed by three-dimensional HPLC. The two species provided evidence of similar p...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1006/gcen.1997.6885

    authors: Takeda N

    更新日期:1997-06-01 00:00:00

  • Growth hormone stimulates hepatic thyroxine 5'-monodeiodinase activity and 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine levels in rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri).

    abstract::Intraperitoneal injection of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) with 0.4 microgram/g of human growth hormone (hGH) increased plasma levels of 3,5,3'-triiodo-L-thyronine (T3) and Vmax of the hepatic microsomal 5'-monodeiodinase enzyme (5'D) that converts thyroxine (T4) to T3, with no effect on Km or plasma T4 levels. A do...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(90)90002-4

    authors: MacLatchy DL,Eales JG

    更新日期:1990-05-01 00:00:00

  • Effects of intratesticular injections of estradiol and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRHA, HOE 766) on plasma androgen levels in intact and hypophysectomized Torpedo marmorata and Torpedo ocellata.

    abstract::The effect of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnRHA, HOE766) was studied in hypophysectomized elasmobranch fish Torpedo marmorata and T. ocellata. In addition, estradiol (E2) effects were studied in intact and hypophysectomized (HPX) animals. Plasma androgen concentrations were measured 2 or 6 hr after GnRHA ...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(89)90169-x

    authors: Fasano S,Pierantoni R,Minucci S,Di Matteo L,D'Antonio M,Chieffi G

    更新日期:1989-09-01 00:00:00

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in bony fish that are phylogenetically ancient: reedfish (Calamoichthys calabaricus), sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), and alligator gar (Lepisosteus spatula).

    abstract::Three species of fish that are phylogenetically older than other members of the bony fish lineage were selected to determine if gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is present in their brains. Brain extracts were prepared from each species and found to contain immunoreactive (ir) GnRH. To further characterize the mol...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(91)90063-c

    authors: Sherwood NM,Doroshov S,Lance V

    更新日期:1991-10-01 00:00:00

  • Evaluation of endocrine and transcriptomic markers of male maturation in winter-run Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).

    abstract::Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) display a varied life-history, including precocious male maturation at age-1 or age-2. In wild fish, precocious male maturation represents an important component of a diverse life-history portfolio. In hatchery programs, however, it is undesirable if rearing practices increase rat...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.05.010

    authors: Middleton MA,Larsen DA,Dickey JT,Swanson P

    更新日期:2019-09-15 00:00:00

  • Morphology of the thyroid in coastal and noncoastal populations of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) in Queensland.

    abstract::The gross morphology, histology, and ultrastructure of the thyroid gland of the koala, Phascolarctos cinereus, is described. Generally, the glands were found to contain large-diameter follicles in association with an epithelium of low height. Morphometric analysis demonstrated a high relative thyroid weight (0.3 +/- 0...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1006/gcen.1998.7076

    authors: Lawson VJ,Carrick FN

    更新日期:1998-06-01 00:00:00

  • Temporal pattern of appearance and distribution of cholecystokinin-like peptides during development in Xenopus laevis.

    abstract::Cholecystokinin (CCK) radioimmunoassay and immunocytochemistry were used to localize the expression of CCK-like peptides in the gut, brain, and skin of Xenopus laevis during development from fertilization through metamorphosis to the adult form. CCK-like peptides were first detected in the gut shortly before food was ...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(88)90213-4

    authors: Scalise FW,Vigna SR

    更新日期:1988-11-01 00:00:00

  • Circannual and circadian variations in plasma levels of steroids (cortisol, estradiol-17 beta, estrone, and testosterone) correlated with the annual gonadal cycle in the catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch).

    abstract::Circannual and circadian variations in plasma levels of steroids were estimated by radioimmunoassay in the female and male catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis, over two consecutive annual reproductive cycles. In the female catfish, testosterone (T), estradiol-17 beta (E2), and estrone (E1) were detectable in the plasma o...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(83)90221-6

    authors: Lamba VJ,Goswami SV,Sundararaj BI

    更新日期:1983-05-01 00:00:00

  • Overexpression of Drosophila juvenile hormone esterase binding protein results in anti-JH effects and reduced pheromone abundance.

    abstract::The titer of juvenile hormone (JH), which has wide ranging physiological effects in insects, is regulated in part by JH esterase (JHE). We show that overexpression in Drosophila melanogaster of the JHE binding protein, DmP29 results in a series of apparent anti-JH effects. We hypothesize that DmP29 functions in transp...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2008.01.006

    authors: Liu Z,Li X,Prasifka JR,Jurenka R,Bonning BC

    更新日期:2008-03-01 00:00:00

  • Fecal corticosterone concentrations and reproductive success in captive female southern white rhinoceros.

    abstract::Prolonged or frequent secretion of adrenal glucocorticoids in response to aversive stimuli can negatively impact reproduction. Because female southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) reproduce poorly in captivity, we compared fecal corticosterone metabolite concentrations among parous, nulliparous, and ad...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2011.02.010

    authors: Metrione LC,Harder JD

    更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00

  • Receptors for insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) predominate over insulin receptors in skeletal muscle throughout the life cycle of brown trout, Salmo trutta.

    abstract::Insulin and IGF-I binding has been studied in brown trout (Salmo trutta) wheat germ agglutinin semipurified receptors from embryos (organogenesis), larvae (yolk sac), juveniles (2.98 +/- 0.21 g bw) and adults (111.6 +/- 6.92 and 522 +/- 53 g bw). Embryos and larvae were sampled at 5 and 12 weeks after fertilization (D...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1006/gcen.2001.7621

    authors: Méndez E,Smith A,Figueiredo-Garutti ML,Planas JV,Navarro I,Gutiérrez J

    更新日期:2001-05-01 00:00:00

  • Ecdysis triggering hormone receptors regulate male courtship behavior via antennal lobe interneurons in Drosophila.

    abstract::Ecdysis triggering hormone receptors (ETHR) regulate the behavioral sequence necessary for cuticle shedding. Recent reports have documented functions for ETHR signaling in adult Drosophila melanogaster. In this study, we report that ETHR silencing in local interneurons of the antennal lobes and fruitless neurons leads...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.12.003

    authors: Deshpande SA,Meiselman M,Hice RH,Arensburger P,Rivera-Perez C,Kim DH,Croft RL,Noriega FG,Adams ME

    更新日期:2019-07-01 00:00:00

  • Interaction of surgical deafening and photoperiod on cloacal gland and testes size in Japanese quail.

    abstract::Two experiments were conducted to further examine the interaction of social stimuli and photoperiod on cloacal and gonadal responses in male Japanese quail. In experiment 1, adult males kept on a maximal (15L:9D) stimulatory photoperiod were surgically deafened and/or visually isolated from roommates. After 6 weeks, t...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0016-6480(88)90037-8

    authors: Kerlan JT,Blumenthal DC,Gilsdorf JT,Greenspon JM

    更新日期:1988-03-01 00:00:00

  • Rates of molecular evolution vary in vertebrates for insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), a pleiotropic locus that regulates life history traits.

    abstract::Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a member of the vertebrate insulin/insulin-like growth factor/relaxin gene family necessary for growth, reproduction, and survival at both the cellular and organismal level. Its sequence, protein structure, and function have been characterized in mammals, birds, and fish; howeve...

    journal_title:General and comparative endocrinology

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ygcen.2012.04.022

    authors: Sparkman AM,Schwartz TS,Madden JA,Boyken SE,Ford NB,Serb JM,Bronikowski AM

    更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00