Responsiveness of pituitary to galanin throughout the reproductive cycle of male European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

The neuropeptide galanin (Gal) is a putative factor regulating puberty onset and reproduction through its actions on the pituitary. The present study investigated the pituitary responsiveness to galanin and the patterns of galanin receptors (Galrs) expression throughout the reproductive cycle of two years old male European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), an important aquaculture species. Quantitative analysis of pituitary and hypothalamus transcript expression of four galr subtypes revealed differential regulation according to the testicular developmental stage, with an overall decrease in expression from the immature stage to the mid-recrudescence stage. Incubation of pituitary cells with mammalian 1-29 Gal peptide induced significant changes in cAMP concentration, with sensitivities that varied according to the testicular development stages. Furthermore 1-29 Gal was able to stimulate both follicle stimulating hormone (Fsh) and luteinizing hormone (Lh) release from pituitary cell suspensions. The magnitude of the effects and effective concentrations varied according to reproductive stage, with generalized induction of Fsh and Lh release in animals sampled in January (full spermiation). The differential expression of galrs in pituitary and hypothalamus across the reproductive season, together with the differential effects of Gal on gonadotropins release in vitro strongly suggests the involvement of the galaninergic system in the regulation the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis of male sea bass. This is to our knowledge the first clear evidence for the involvement of galanin in the regulation of reproduction in non-mammalian vertebrates. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.European Union Seventh Framework Programme [262336]Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICINN)Spanish Ministry of the Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO) [AGL2009-11086]Spanish Ministry of the Economy and CompetitivenessRegional Government of Valencia [PROME-TEOH/2014/051]info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio

Busca ativa de casos de leishmaniose cutânea em humanos e cães em área periférica do município de Campo Mourão - PR, Brasil Active search of cutaneous leishmaniasis in humans and canines in the peripherical area of Campo Mourão - PR - Brazil

Foi realizada uma busca ativa de casos de leishmaniose cutânea em humanos e cães, em área periférica da cidade de Campo Mourão - PR. No período de 01 a 30 de junho de 2004, uma equipe multidisciplinar visitou todas as residências e estabelecimentos comerciais situadas até 150m da margem superior e inferior do rio 119, que delimita o município. Todos os casos humanos suspeitos de Leishmaniose Tegumentar Americana (LTA) foram encaminhados para o Posto de Saúde de referência para receberem os devidos tratamentos e orientação profilática. Foram encontrados 6 (seis) casos de pessoas suspeitas de LTA, sendo que 04 (quatro) resultaram em diagnóstico negativo e 02 (dois) em diagnóstico positivo. Nenhum cão apresentou lesão suspeita de LTA.<br>An active search was done to identify cases of leishmaniasis in humans and dogs in a peripherical area of Campo Mourão, PR, Brazil. From the first to thirtieth June of 2004, a multidisciplinary professional team visited all residences located within 150 meters from the superior and inferior margins of the river 119, which delimits the city. All human cases of American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis (ATL) were directed to reference health care center for the appropriated treatment and prophylactic orientation. Six cases of persons suspected of ATL were found; four patients resulted in a negative diagnosis while two cases were positive. No dogs demonstrated lesions that were suggestive of ATL