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Etchevers L, Belotti EM, Díaz PU, Rodríguez FM, Rey F, Salvetti NR, Ortega HH, Amweg AN. MC2R/MRAP2 activation could affect bovine ovarian steroidogenesis potential after ACTH treatment. Theriogenology 2021; 174:102-113. [PMID: 34425302 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Stressors activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, reducing fertility by interfering with the mechanisms that regulate the timing of events within the follicular phase of the estrous cycle. In the HPA axis, melanocortin 2 receptor (MC2R) mediates responses to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in concert with melanocortin receptor accessory protein 2 (MRAP2). The aims of the present study were: (1) to evaluate the effects of ACTH administered in cows in the preovulatory period on the expression of the MC2R/MRAP2 complex in the dominant follicle; and (2) to analyze the involvement of Extracellular signal Regulated Kinase 1 (ERK1) signaling in the activation of MC2R and the expression of key enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of glucocorticoids (GCs) in the dominant follicle. To this end, 100 IU ACTH was administered to Holstein cows from a local dairy farm during pro-estrus every 12 h for four days until ovariectomy, which was performed before ovulation. Protein immunostaining of MC2R was higher in the dominant follicles of ACTH-treated cows (p < 0.05). Also, Western blot analysis showed higher activation of the ERK1 signaling pathway in ACTH-treated cows (p < 0.05). Finally, immunohistochemistry performed in the dominant follicles of ACTH-treated cows detected higher expression of CYP17A1 and CYP21A2 (p < 0.05). These results suggest that the bovine ovary is able to respond locally to ACTH as a consequence of stress altering the expression of relevant steroidogenic enzymes. The results also confirm that the complete GC biosynthesis pathway is present in bovine dominant follicle and therefore GCs could be produced locally.
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- L Etchevers
- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias Del Litoral (ICiVet-Litoral), Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina; Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional Del Litoral (UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Padilha-Nakaghi LC, Uscategui RAR, Oliveira MEF, Nociti RP, Macente BI, Coutinho LN, Nakaghi EYO, Motta GA, Santos VJC, Maciel GS, Mariano RSG, Barros FFPC, Primo FL, Tedesco AC, Vicente WRR. Local α1-adrenergic blockers: An alternative for sheep cervix dilation? Anim Reprod Sci 2020; 222:106609. [PMID: 33002660 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To facilitate transcervical artificial insemination in sheep, the effects of local treatment with α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists on cervix dilation and hemodynamics were evaluated. Ewes (n = 7) were subjected to oestrous synchronisation every 40 days and assigned to treatments in a Latin square experimental design (seven animals × seven periods) with a factorial treatment arrangement (A × B), Factors A (prazosin or tamsulosin) and B (1, 2, or 4 mg/animal). Ewes of the six treatment groups (P1, P2, P4, T1, T2, and T4) were administered α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists while those of the control group (CG) were administered only α1-adrenergic antagonist carrier agent. Distance that the transcervical catheter penetrated without cervical resistance, mean arterial pressure, and uterine artery dopplerfluxometry were evaluated before and after 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 10 h of treatment. Catheter penetration distance was greater in ewes of the T4 and P4 groups (P < 0.01), with there being a positive correlation between dose and distance (r = 0.243). The penetration distance was similar (P = 0.84) for treated groups, with the greatest penetration occurring 2, 4, and 6 h after treatment (P < 0.01). The passage into the uterine lumen was greater (P = 0.013) in ewes of the P4 (17.9 %) and T4 (19.6 %) groups. There were no effects on blood pressure or uterine blood flow (P> 0.05). These preliminary results indicate there are benefits of treatment with 4 mg/animal of tamsulosin or prazosin in catheter passage through the sheep cervix 2-6 h after administration without hemodynamic effects.
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- Luciana C Padilha-Nakaghi
- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Ciências Agrarias, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Unaí, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária-ZMV, Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos (FZEA), Universidade de São Paulo (USP), SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto da Saúde e Produção Animal (ISPA), Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (UFRA), Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Coordenadoria de Defesa Agropecuária do Estado de São Paulo (CDA/SSA-SP), Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina e Cirurgia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Bioprocessos e Biotecnologia, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Araraquara, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Laboratório de Fotobiologia e Fotomedicina, Centro de Nanotecnologia e Engenharia Tecidual, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de SãoPaulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva e Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Cep 14884-900, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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Piccinato CA, Montrezor LH, Collares CAV, Vireque AA, Rosa e Silva AAM. Norepinephrine stimulates progesterone production in highly estrogenic bovine granulosa cells cultured under serum-free, chemically defined conditions. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2012; 10:95. [PMID: 23171052 PMCID: PMC3560159 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-10-95] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2012] [Accepted: 11/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since noradrenergic innervation was described in the ovarian follicle, the actions of the intraovarian catecholaminergic system have been the focus of a variety of studies. We aimed to determine the gonadotropin-independent effects of the catecholamine norepinephrine (NE) in the steroid hormone profile of a serum-free granulosa cell (GC) culture system in the context of follicular development and dominance. METHODS Primary bovine GCs were cultivated in a serum-free, chemically defined culture system supplemented with 0.1% polyvinyl alcohol. The culture features were assessed by hormone measurements and ultrastructural characteristics of GCs. RESULTS GCs produced increasing amounts of estradiol and pregnenolone for 144h and maintained ultrastructural features of healthy steroidogenic cells. Progesterone production was also detected, although it significantly increased only after 96h of culture. There was a highly significant positive correlation between estradiol and pregnenolone production in high E2-producing cultures. The effects of NE were further evaluated in a dose-response study. The highest tested concentration of NE (10 (-7) M) resulted in a significant increase in progesterone production, but not in estradiol or pregnenolone production. The specificity of NE effects on progesterone production was further investigated by incubating GCs with propranolol (10 (-8) M), a non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist. CONCLUSIONS The present culture system represents a robust model to study the impact of intrafollicular factors, such as catecholamines, in ovarian steroidogenesis and follicular development. The results of noradrenergic effects in the steroidogenesis of GC have implications on physiological follicular fate and on certain pathological ovarian conditions such as cyst formation and anovulation.
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- Carla A Piccinato
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Barão de Mauá University, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Science, Biological Sciences Institute, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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Clenbuterol and the horse revisited. Vet J 2009; 182:384-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2007] [Revised: 08/18/2008] [Accepted: 08/26/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Barbero R, Badino P, Cuniberti B, Magistris G, Odore R, Pagliasso S, Girardi C, Re G. Effects of Inflammation upon beta-adrenoceptor concentrations in the common digital artery of the horse: an in vitro study. Vet Res Commun 2005; 29 Suppl 2:273-5. [PMID: 16244973 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-005-0060-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- R Barbero
- Department of Animal Pathology, Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Torino, Italy.
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Badino P, Odore R, Re G. Are so many adrenergic receptor subtypes really present in domestic animal tissues? A pharmacological perspective. Vet J 2005; 170:163-74. [PMID: 16129337 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2004.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Adrenergic receptors (ARs) are the cellular membrane binding sites through which natural catecholamines and sympathomimetic drugs exert their physiological and pharmacological effects. In recent decades, studies to clarify the distribution and function of ARs have been performed mostly on cultured cells, laboratory animals and human target tissues, but little is known about these aspects in domestic animals. This review focuses on AR structure, classification and signalling pathways and on AR subtype distribution in target tissues of some domestic animals, namely dogs, horses and bovines. In these species, different alpha- and beta-AR subtypes have been characterized and the functions controlled by the adrenergic systems have been studied. In the dog, the role played by the adrenergic system in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders and in the modulation of canine aggression has roused particular interest. In dogs affected by dilated cardiomyopathy a significant down-regulation of beta-ARs has been observed both in the heart and circulating lymphocytes. This finding confirms the involvement of the adrenergic system in the pathogenesis and progression of the disorder and suggests new therapeutic strategies. In the horse, AR distribution has been studied in the cardiac, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems as well as in digital veins and arteries. The cardiac beta-ARs in healthy horses seem to be predominantly represented by the beta(1) subtype. In this species, heart failure may increase the expression of the beta(2) subtype, rather than causing AR down-regulation. Different beta- and alpha-AR subtypes have been characterized in the smooth muscle of equine ileum. The sympathetic relaxation of equine ileum smooth muscle seems to depend mainly on beta(3)-AR subtype activation, with minor involvement of the beta(2) subtype. In the respiratory tract, regional differences have been evidenced in the functionality of beta-AR subtype. The beta(2) subtype predominates in all segments but the beta(2) subtype-mediated adenyl cyclase response is tissue-dependent, with higher activity in tracheal membranes than bronchial or pulmonary ones. Both alpha- and beta-AR subtypes are present in the genital tract of cows. Bovine ovarian and myometrial cell membranes express higher concentrations of beta(2)-ARs than the beta(1) subtype, whereas as far as alpha-ARs are concerned, a single class of alpha(1)-ARs and two distinct classes of alpha(2)-AR binding sites have been discriminated. Interestingly, it has been observed that the activation of the sympathetic system could play an important role in the pathogenesis of bovine ovarian cysts as suggested by the modifications in beta-AR levels in the hypophysis and ovary of cows affected by ovarian cysts. In this species, the phenomenon of down-regulation has been well studied in different organs of veal calves treated with clenbuterol as a "partitioning agent". Since differences exist in AR distribution among species, data obtained in laboratory animals or in human beings cannot be extrapolated to domestic animals and further investigation on AR subtypes in domestic animal tissues is necessary.
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- P Badino
- Department of Animal Pathology, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Torino, via L. da Vinci 44, I-10095 Grugliasco, Torino, Italy
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Badino P, Odore R, Osella MC, Bergamasco L, Francone P, Girardi C, Re G. Modifications of serotonergic and adrenergic receptor concentrations in the brain of aggressive Canis familiaris. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2005; 139:343-50. [PMID: 15556390 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2004.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2004] [Revised: 09/28/2004] [Accepted: 09/29/2004] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of the study was to measure beta-adrenergic (beta-AR) and serotonergic (5-HTR) receptor concentrations in different brain areas (frontal cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus and thalamus) of normal and aggressive dogs. Eight adult male dogs, 4.2+/-0.6 years old, showing no clinical signs but aggression, were used for the study. Eight healthy male dogs, 4.4+/-0.8 years old, with no history of neurological and/or behavioural disorders and accidental death, were used as controls. The whole frontal cortex, hippocampus, thalamus and hypothalamus were collected after euthanasia and plasma membrane fractions obtained by ultracentrifugation. beta-AR and 5-HTR were measured by binding assays using specific radioligand [(-)[3H]CGP 12177 and 5-hydroxy[3H]-tryptamine trifluoroacetate, respectively]. A significant decrease in beta-AR levels was observed in the frontal cortex (P=0.001), hippocampus (P<0.0001), and thalamus (P<0.0001) of aggressive dogs compared to controls. As far as 5-HTR are concerned, two receptor subtypes were detected. The two subtypes were classified as low-affinity (5-HTR LA) and high-affinity (5-HTR HA) serotonergic receptors for [3H]-hydroxytryptamine, on the basis of their affinity for [3H]-hydroxytryptamine. 5-HTR LA significantly increased in the whole central nervous system (CNS) area of aggressive dogs (frontal cortex P=0.071; hippocampus P=0.0013; thalamus P<0.0001; hypothalamus P=0.0004); 5-HTR HA significantly increased only in the thalamus (P=0.0005) and hypothalamus (P=0.0002). Results suggest the possible role played by the catecholaminergic and serotonergic systems in canine aggressive behaviour. The understanding of the biological basis of canine aggression may enable the development of pharmacological treatments that would target specific neurotransmitter systems.
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- Paola Badino
- Department of Animal Pathology, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Torino, Via Leonardo da Vinci, 44, I-10095, Grugliasco (To), Italy
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Ontsouka EC, Reist M, Graber H, Blum JW, Steiner A, Hirsbrunner G. Expression of Messenger RNA Coding for 5-HT Receptor, Alpha and Beta Adrenoreceptor (Subtypes) during Oestrus and Dioestrus in the Bovine Uterus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 51:385-93. [PMID: 15610478 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0442.2004.00667.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Serotoninergic and adrenergic receptors (5-HTR and AR) are involved in the regulation of uterine contractility. The objective of this study was to compare mRNA levels of 5-HTR(1A), 5-HTR(1B), 5-HTR(1D), 5-HTR(1F), 5-HTR(2A), 5-HTR(2B), 5-HTR(2C), 5-HTR(4) and alpha(1A), alpha(1B), alpha(1D), alpha(2AD), alpha(2B), alpha(2C), and beta(1), beta(2), beta(3)-AR in oestrus and dioestrus, and at three uterine locations (tip, middle and base) using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Uterine specimens consisting of endometrium and myometrium including vessels and serosa were collected from cows in oestrus (n = 10) and dioestrus (n = 15) respectively. Levels of 5-HTR and AR mRNA were expressed relative to the geometric mean of ribosomal RNA (18S), ubiquitin and glyceraldehyde phosphate dehydrogenase by the mean values of geNorm algorithm. 5-HTR(1A), 5-HTR(2C) and beta(3)-AR mRNA could not be detected in uterine tissues. The mRNA levels of 5-HTR(1F) and 5-HTR(2B) were lower (P < 0.05), but of 5-HTR(4) were higher (P < 0.05) in oestrus than in dioestrus. The mRNA levels of alpha(1A)-AR, alpha(2AD)-AR, alpha(2B)-AR were lower (P < 0.05), but of alpha(2C)-AR and beta(2)-AR were higher (P < 0.05) in oestrus than dioestrus. The mRNA levels of 5-HTR(1B) and 5-HTR(1D) (oestrus) and of alpha(2AD)-AR (dioestrus) differed among uterine locations (base > middle > tip; P < 0.05). The mRNA expression of 5-HTR and AR (subtypes) in bovine uterus was associated with cycle activity and varied according to uterine location. Additional studies on protein level will be carried out in order to elucidate the role of these receptor families on uterine contractility, which may then help to clarify clinical relevance.
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- E C Ontsouka
- Division of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Institute of Animal Genetics, Nutrition and Housing, Berne, Switzerland
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Odore R, D'Angelo A, Badino P, Bellino C, Pagliasso S, Re G. Road transportation affects blood hormone levels and lymphocyte glucocorticoid and β-adrenergic receptor concentrations in calves. Vet J 2004; 168:297-303. [PMID: 15501147 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2003.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2003] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The effect of transportation on blood cortisol and catecholamine levels, lymphocyte glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and beta-adrenergic receptor (beta-AR) concentrations was investigated in calves. Blood samples were collected from 24 six-month-old calves before departure (T(0)), on arrival (T(1)), and at 24 h (T(2)) and one week (T(3)) after arrival. Animals were loaded and transported about 950 km, from the Midy-Pyrenes region (Cahors, France) to the Piedmont region (Italy), over a total of 14 h. Serum cortisol levels and plasma catecholamines (adrenaline, noradrenaline) were determined by radioimmunoassay. Lymphocyte GRs and beta-ARs were measured through binding assays. A significant (P < 0.05) increase in cortisol and catecholamine concentrations was observed immediately after transport. The increase in hormone levels at time T(1) was negatively correlated with lymphocyte GR and beta-AR concentrations. At times T(2) and T(3), blood cortisol and catecholamine levels and lymphocyte GRs and beta-ARs returned to normal. The results demonstrate the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the catecholaminergic system in long-term transported calves. However, these systems returned to normal within 24 h after the end of transport.
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- R Odore
- Division of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Animal Pathology, via Leonardo da Vinci 44, Grugliasco (TO) I-10095, Italy.
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Re G, Badino P, Odore R, Zizzadoro C, Ormas P, Girardi C, Belloli C. Identification of functional alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes in the bovine female genital tract during different phases of the oestrous cycle. Vet Res Commun 2002; 26:479-94. [PMID: 12241101 DOI: 10.1023/a:1020594509855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The concentration and functionality of the alpha-adrenoceptor (alpha-AR) subtypes in the genital tract of cyclic heifers were investigated. In each tissue sample, a single class of alpha1-ARs was observed, whereas two distinct classes of alpha2-ARs were discriminated: low-affinity (LA) and high-affinity (HA) alpha2-ARs. Statistical analysis showed the presence of significantly (p < 0.05) higher concentrations of all alpha-AR subtypes in the follicle than in the corpus luteum. No significant differences were found in the ovary or myometrium between the luteal and follicular phases. In the ovary, the density of alpha1-ARs was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of alpha2-ARs. By contrast, there were significantly (p < 0.05) more alpha2-ARs than alpha1-ARs in the myometrium. As far as alpha2-ARs are concerned, LA alpha2-ARs were significantly (p<0.05) higher than HA alpha2-ARs in all tested tissues. Competition studies suggested that the rank order of potency of antagonists for alpha1-ARs was prazosin > phentolamine > yohimbine, whereas for alpha2-ARs the order of potency was yohimbine > or = phentolamine>prazosin. Functional assays performed on myometrium showed that noradrenaline, phenylephrine and clonidine elicited concentration-dependent contractions only in dioestrus and pro-oestrus preparations and that clonidine was more effective than phenylephrine as a contractile agent. It appeared that there were no significant modifications in alpha-AR affinity or concentration during the different stages of bovine oestrous cycle, whereas the uterine spontaneous activity and the responsiveness to alpha-adrenergic stimulation was strongly influenced by hormonal levels. The modifications of uterine contractility observed during the oestrous cycle may be related to modifications induced in the transductional mechanisms of alpha-ARs.
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- G Re
- Department of Animal Pathology, University of Turin, Italy.
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Re G, Badino P, Odore R, Galaverna D, Girardi C. Characterization of alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes in smooth muscle of equine ileum. Am J Vet Res 2001; 62:1370-4. [PMID: 11560262 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2001.62.1370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the concentration and binding characteristics of alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes in smooth muscle cell membranes of equine ileum. SAMPLE POPULATION Segments of longitudinal and circular smooth muscle from the ileum of 8 male and 8 female adult horses. PROCEDURE Distribution of alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes was assessed by use of radioligand binding assays incorporating [3H]-prazosin and [3H]-rauwolscine, highly selective alpha1- and alpha2-adrenoceptor antagonists, respectively. Characterization of adrenoceptor subtypes was performed by use of binding inhibition assays. RESULTS On the basis of binding affinity for specific radioligands, low- and high-affinity alpha1- and alpha2-adrenoceptors were detected. Concentration of low-affinity alpha2-adrenoceptors was significantly greater in male horses, compared with females. Competition studies confirmed the specificity of the radioligands used in the binding assays. Alpha1-adrenoceptors of both subtypes in male and female horses had a higher affinity for prazosin than phentolamine, whereas yohimbine did not compete with the radioligand for binding. For alpha2-adrenoceptors regardless of subtype, potency of inhibition elicited by each drug varied between sexes. In males, yohimbine was a more potent inhibitor than phentolamine, which was more potent than prazosin. In females, yohimbine was more potent than prazosin, which was more potent than phentolamine. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE High- and low-affinity alpha1- and alpha2-adrenoceptors were detected in smooth muscle of equine ileum. Because alpha-adrenoceptor subtypes, particularly alpha2-adrenoceptors, are involved in the regulation of gastrointestinal tract function, characterization of these receptors may represent the basis for development of new therapeutic strategies for the control of gastrointestinal disturbances in horses.
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- G Re
- Department of Animal Pathology, University of Turin, Italy
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Re G, Badino P, De Angelis I, Odore R, Belloli C, Stammati A, Zucco F. Identification and coupling to adenylate cyclase of three different [(3)H]CGP 12177 binding sites in Caco-2 cell membranes. Pharmacol Res 2001; 43:393-8. [PMID: 11352544 DOI: 10.1006/phrs.2001.0802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In the present investigation the identification of beta -adrenoceptor (beta -ARs) subtypes in the Caco-2 cell line was performed using radiometric assays. beta -ARs were measured using increasing concentrations of the highly specific beta -AR antagonist (-)[(3)H]CGP 12177 (0.06-4 nM), whereas the beta(1)- and beta(2)-AR subtypes discriminated through selective binding assays using the highly selective unlabelled antagonists CGP 20712A and ICI 118551. Atypical beta -ARs were measured using an incubation system formed by higher concentrations (0.6-20 nM) of (-)[(3)H]CGP 12177. beta - Atypical binding site concentrations (69 +/- 5 fmol mg ml(-1)of membrane protein) were higher than beta(1)-ARs (7 +/- 1) and beta(2)-ARs (24 +/- 2), respectively. The different beta -AR subtype affinities were characterized by binding inhibition experiments and the adrenergic agonists displaced the radioligand from its specific binding sites in the following order of potency: isoproterenol > clenbuterol > dobutamine > SR 58611A; for antagonists the order of potency was: propranolol approximately = ICI118551 approximately = CGP20712A. For atypical beta -ARs the order was: SR 58611A > clenbuterol > dobutamine > isoproterenol for agonists and propranolol > CGP 20712A > ICI 118551 for antagonists. As far as in vitro functional studies are concerned, beta -AR subtypes were shown to be coupled to adenylyl cyclase as their stimulation produced cAMP in an amount significantly higher than basal values. cAMP production after stimulation with dobutamine, clenbuterol, isoproterenol, and SR 58611A was measured using a cAMP radioassay kit. The order of efficacy suggested that the stimulation of beta(2)-ARs was the most effective in inducing the activation of cell signalling mechanisms. The identification of functional beta -ARs in a cancer cell line represents the first step in the study of the possible adrenergic control of cellular activities (e.g. proliferation and/or differentiation), which could suggest the use of this cancer cell line as a model for the study of cell activity or possibly new therapeutic strategies.
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- G Re
- Dipartimento di Patologia Animale, Settore di Farmacologia e Tossicologia, Università di Torino, via Leonardo da Vinci 44, I-10095 Grugliasco, Torino, Italia.
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Re G, Badino P, Odore R, Vigo D, Bonabello A, Rabino S, Capello F, Bruzzese T. Effects of mepartricin on estradiol and testosterone serum levels and on prostatic estrogen, androgen and adrenergic receptor concentrations in adult rats. Pharmacol Res 2001; 44:141-7. [PMID: 11516265 DOI: 10.1006/phrs.2001.0846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The effects induced by oral administration of 0, 5 and 20 mg of meparticin kg(-1)of body weight for 28 days (group 1, 2 and 3, respectively) upon prostatic estrogen, androgen, alpha(1)- and beta-adrenergic receptor concentrations and on estradiol and testosterone serum levels in adult male rats were studied. The effects produced by mepartricin treatments on the weight and dimension of the gland were investigated. Both mepartricin dosages induced significant decreases (P< 0.05) of the absolute and relative weights and of the dimensions of the prostate. A significant dose-dependent decrease (P< 0.05) in estradiol serum levels was observed in treated rats, whereas no significant modifications were found in testosterone serum levels. As far as prostatic steroid receptor concentrations were concerned, a significant (P< 0.05) decrease in estrogen receptor number was observed in both treated groups, whilst a significant increase (P< 0.05) of androgen receptor concentrations was recorded only in rats treated with 20 mg mepartricin kg(-1). Conversely, a dose-dependent up-regulation of both prostatic alpha(1)- and beta-AR was found. Data obtained suggest that the prostatic alpha(1)-AR expression may be strongly influenced by estrogen deprivation (mepartricin treatment), therefore the combination of estrogen suppression (mepartricin) and adrenergic suppression (alpha(1)-AR blockers) may be suggested as a possible pharmacotherapeutic strategy for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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- G Re
- Department of Animal Pathology, Division of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Torino, via Leonardo da Vinci 44, I-10095 Grugliasco (TO), Italia.
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SKARZYNSKI DJ, JAROSZEWSKI JJ, OKUDA K. Luteotropic Mechanisms in the Bovine Corpus Luteum: Role of Oxytocin, Prostaglandin F 2 α, Progesterone and Noradrenaline. J Reprod Dev 2001. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.47.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Dariusz J. SKARZYNSKI
- Department of Experimental and Developmental Endocrinology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazuria in Olsztyn
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology, Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University
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Re G, Bergamasco L, Badino P, Borgarelli M, Odore R, Tarducci A, Zanatta R, Girardi C. Canine dilated cardiomyopathy: lymphocyte and cardiac alpha(1)- and beta-adrenoceptor concentrations in normal and affected great danes. Vet J 1999; 158:120-7. [PMID: 10489268 DOI: 10.1053/tvjl.1999.0364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Serum catecholamine levels and myocardial and lymphocyte adrenergic receptor (AR) concentrations were measured in adult great danes affected by canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and compared to those of healthy animals. A non-homogeneous population of beta -AR, consisting of beta(1)-AR and beta(2)-AR, was observed in healthy (41 and 59%, respectively) and affected (17 and 83%, respectively) dog lymphocytes. Binding assays revealed that total beta -AR, beta(1)-AR and alpha(1)-AR were significantly downregulated (P<0.05;P<0.01;P<0. 001), both in lymphocyte and myocardial cell membranes of affected dogs. beta(2)-Adrenergic receptor concentrations were significantly reduced only in lymphocyte and right atrium cell membranes (P<0.05). Downregulation was not associated with alterations in receptor binding characteristics, as no significant differences in K(d)values were found. Mean plasma catecholamine levels were significantly higher (P<0.01) in DCM dogs (939+/-41) than in normal subjects (348+/-32), thus suggesting a sympathetic activation. The present study indicates a condition similar to that observed in human patients affected by DCM and that adrenergic receptors in canine lymphocytes reflect the fluctuation of adrenergic receptor concentrations in the myocardium.
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MESH Headings
- Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists/chemistry
- Adrenergic beta-Antagonists/chemistry
- Animals
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/blood
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/physiopathology
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated/veterinary
- Catecholamines/blood
- Dog Diseases/blood
- Dog Diseases/physiopathology
- Dogs
- Electrocardiography/veterinary
- Female
- Heart Failure/blood
- Heart Failure/physiopathology
- Heart Failure/veterinary
- Lymphocyte Count/veterinary
- Lymphocytes/metabolism
- Male
- Myocardium/metabolism
- Prazosin/chemistry
- Propanolamines/chemistry
- Receptors, Adrenergic/analysis
- Receptors, Adrenergic/blood
- Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-1/analysis
- Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-1/blood
- Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-1/chemistry
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-1/analysis
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-1/blood
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-1/chemistry
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2/analysis
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2/blood
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2/chemistry
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- G Re
- Department of Animal Pathology, Division of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, via Nizza 52, Torino, I-10126, Italy
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Skarzynski DJ, Uenoyama Y, Kotwica J, Okuda K. Noradrenaline stimulates the production of prostaglandin f2alpha in cultured bovine endometrial cells. Biol Reprod 1999; 60:277-82. [PMID: 9915991 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod60.2.277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The stimulatory effect of noradrenaline (NA) as well as oxytocin (OT) on bovine endometrial prostaglandin (PG) F2alpha production, and the intracellular mechanisms of their actions, were investigated in cultured bovine endometrial cells (a mixture of epithelial, stromal, and glandular cells). The cells were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's medium and Ham's F-12 medium (1:1 [v:v]) with 10% calf serum. When the cells reached confluence, the culture medium was replaced with fresh medium with 0.1% BSA and various doses of NA (10(-8)-10(-4) M). NA stimulated PGF2alpha production in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). To evaluate the intracellular mechanisms of NA and OT actions, the cells were treated with forskolin (an activator of adenylate cyclase), phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA, an activator of protein kinase [PK] C), Rp-cAMP (a competitive cAMP antagonist and an inhibitor of PKA), U-73122 (an inhibitor of phospholipase [PL] C), or anthranilic acid (ACA, an inhibitor of PLA2). Forskolin and PMA stimulated PGF2alpha production in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). Rp-cAMP completely inhibited (p < 0.001) the NA-induced, but not the OT-induced, PGF2alpha production. Although U-73122 inhibited only OT-induced PGF2alpha production (p < 0.001), ACA completely stopped the actions of NA and OT. The overall results indicate that NA as well as OT is involved in the regulation of the endometrial PGF2alpha production in cattle and that the stimulatory effects of NA and OT on PGF2alpha production are mediated via the PKA and PKC pathways, respectively.
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- D J Skarzynski
- Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology, Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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Stammati A, Badino P, De Angelis I, Re G, Vincentini O, Zanetti C, Zucco F, Brambilla G. In vitro toxicity and formation of early conjugates in Caco-2 cell line treated with clenbuterol, salbutamol and isoxsuprine. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 1997; 22:173-8. [PMID: 9248787 DOI: 10.1007/bf03189802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Caco-2, human intestinal cell line able to differentiate in long-term culture, has been used to assess the cytotoxicity of the beta-agonists clenbuterol, salbutamol and isoxsuprine, also used at high doses to obtain lean meat in food producing animals, and to investigate the eventual in vitro formation of early conjugates of these compounds. For this purpose, the cells have been characterized for the activity of UDP-glucuronyltransferase, which is present and increases in the differentiated cells, and for the beta-receptors' binding characteristics, which are those of beta 1 and beta 2 subtypes. Isoxsuprine was shown to be the most toxic, followed by clenbuterol and salbutamol. Conjugates have been observed after incubation of the cells both with the lowest isoxsuprine and the highest salbutamol concentrations. No conjugates were detected in the case of clenbuterol.
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- A Stammati
- Laboratorio di Tossicologia Comparata ed Ecotossicologia, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma, Italy
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Re G, Badino P, Novelli A, Girardi G. Effects of clenbuterol as a repartitioning agent on beta-adrenoceptor concentrations in heart, bronchi and brain of veal calves. Vet J 1997; 153:63-70. [PMID: 9125357 DOI: 10.1016/s1090-0233(97)80009-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The effects induced by dietary clenbuterol (20 micrograms kg-1 body weight day-1 for 40 days) on beta-adrenergic receptor (beta-AR) subtypes in the heart, bronchial smooth muscles and the CNS of veal calves were investigated using a binding method. Clenbuterol exposure caused a significant (P < 0.05, P < 0.01, P < 0.001) decrease in beta 1-AR and beta 2-AR in both cardiac atria and ventricles of treated animals (excluding the beta 2-AR of the right atrium). Similarly, a significant (P < 0.01, P < 0.001) down-regulation of beta-AR subtypes in bronchial smooth muscles of treated calves was observed. In the CNS (cerebral cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus and cerebellum) the down-regulation was limited to beta 2-AR, with the exception of the hippocampus in which both beta 1-AR and beta 2-AR concentrations were significantly (P < 0.05; P < 0.01) reduced. Scatchard analysis of the binding of the beta-AR antagonist, (-) [3H]CGP 12177, revealed that the down-regulation of beta-AR was not associated with any modification in binding affinity, as Kd values were unaffected by clenbuterol treatment. Data obtained indicated that prolonged clenbuterol exposure induced a remarkable beta-AR down-regulation in the heart, bronchi and brain of veal calves.
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- G Re
- Department of Animal Pathology, University of Turin, Italy
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