Characterization of proopiomelanocortin in the snakeskin gourami () and its expression in relation to food intake
Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) is the precursor of several hormones involved in physiological systems including feed intake. The snakeskin gourami (Trichopodus pectoralis) POMC complementary DNA (TpPOMC) was cloned and characterized. Phylogenetic analysis showed that TpPOMC was clustered in a major POMC lineage in fish. Analysis of the Ka to Ks ratios for the entire POMC sequence and for each hormonal segment suggested that different POMC-derived peptide segments were subject to different evolutionary pressures. (Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology)
Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - June 30, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: S. Boonanuntanasarn, A. Jangprai, G. Yoshizaki Source Type: research
Vascular endothelial growth factor a improves quality of matured porcine oocytes and developing parthenotes
The objective was to determine effects of exogenous recombinant human VEGFA (or VEGFA165) in culture media on porcine oocyte maturation and parthenote development. Adding 5 ng/mL VEGFA to the culture medium improved the maturation rate of denuded oocytes (P < 0.05), although 5, 50, or 500 ng/mL did not significantly affect nuclear maturation of oocytes. Parthenotes from oocytes cultured either in in vitro maturation or in vitro culture medium supplemented with 5 or 50 ng/mL VEGFA had an improved blastocyst rate and increased total numbers of cells (P < 0.05). (Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology)
Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - June 25, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: M. Kere, C. Siriboon, J.W. Liao, N.W. Lo, H.I. Chiang, Y.K. Fan, J.P. Kastelic, J.C. Ju Source Type: research
Metabolic determinants of body weight after cats were fed a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet or a high-carbohydrate low-protein diet ad libitum for 8 wk
Overweight and obese conditions are common in cats and are associated with the development of a number of diseases. Knowledge of metabolic determinants and predictors of weight gain may enable better preventative strategies for obesity in cats. Lean, healthy cats were fed either a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet (n 16) or a high-carbohydrate low-protein (n 16) diet ad libitum for 8 wk. Potential determinants and predictors of final body weight assessed were body fat and lean masses, energy required for maintenance, energy requirements above maintenance for each kilogram of weight gain, insulin sensitivity index, fastin...
Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - June 14, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: M. Coradini, J.S. Rand, J.M. Morton, J.M. Rawlings Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - June 4, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - June 4, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - June 4, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Poor maternal nutrition during gestation in sheep reduces circulating concentrations of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I and IGF binding protein (IGFBP)-3 in offspring
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 28, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: M.L. Hoffman, M.A. Rokosa, S.A. Zinn, T.A. Hoagland, K.E. Govoni Source Type: research
Hepatic steroid metabolizing enzyme activity during early, mid, and late bovine pregnancy
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 28, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: C.G. Hart, L.E. Camacho, K.C. Swanson, K.A. Vonnahme, C.O. Lemley Source Type: research
Pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators change leukotriene B and leukotriene C synthesis and secretion in an inflamed porcine endometrium
We studied the effect of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor α [TNF-α] and interleukin [IL] 1β), and anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4 and IL-10) on leukotriene (LT) A4 hydrolase and LTC4 synthase (LTCS) protein expression in, and LTB4 and LTC4 secretion from, an inflamed porcine endometrium. On day 3 of the estrous cycle (day 0 of the study), 50 mL of either saline or Escherichia coli suspension (109 CFU/mL) was injected into each uterine horn of gilts (n = 12 per group). (Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology)
Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: J. Czarzasta, A. Andronowska, B. Jana Source Type: research
Pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators change leukotriene (LT)B and LTC synthesis and secretion in an inflamed porcine endometrium
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: J. Czarzasta, A. Andronowska, B. Jana Source Type: research
Role of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1, matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, and heparin binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor in estradiol-17β-stimulated bovine satellite cell proliferation
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 6, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: E. Kamanga-Sollo, K.J. Thornton, M.E. White, W.R. Dayton Source Type: research
Is the mouse follicle culture a good model for the goat with respect to the development of preantral follicles in vitro?
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 6, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: R.M.P. Rocha, A.M.C.V. Alves, L.F. Lima, A.B.G. Duarte, R.N. Chaves, I.R. Brito, E.C. Costa, M.P. Bernuci, A.C.J.S. Rosa-e-Silva, M. Xu, A.P.R. Rodrigues, C.C. Campello, J.R. Figueiredo Source Type: research
Effects of sitagliptin on plasma incretin concentrations after glucose administration through an esophagostomy tube or feeding in healthy cats
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 6, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: N. Nishii, S. Takashima, A. Iguchi, Y. Murahata, A. Matsuu, Y. Hikasa, H. Kitagawa Source Type: research
Sex differences in the expression of estrogen receptor alpha within noradrenergic neurons in the sheep brain stem
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Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - May 2, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: J.L. Rose, A.S. Hamlin, C.J. Scott Source Type: research
