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We administered prolactin-releasing peptide (PrRP) or anti-PrRP antiserum to goldfish in fresh water and analyzed their effects on prolactin and osmoregulatory mechanisms. The pituitary mRNA level of prolactin increased by PrRP but decreased by anti-PrRP. The rate of water inflow in the gills decreased by PrRP and increased by anti-PrRP, showing that PrRP restricts branchial water permeability, as also restricted by prolactin. PrRP also expanded the mucous cell layers on the scales, which may restrict efficiently water inflow by the mucous system. Eventually, the plasma osmotic pressure decreased by anti-PrRP. We conclude that PrRP is essential to maintain prolactin levels and osmotic balance in fresh water.
本文言語 | English |
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ページ(範囲) | 1104-1109 |
ページ数 | 6 |
ジャーナル | Peptides |
巻 | 27 |
号 | 5 |
DOI | |
出版ステータス | Published - 5月 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 生化学
- 生理学
- 内分泌学
- 細胞および分子神経科学