Conserved role of cyclic nucleotides in the regulation of ecdysteroidogenesis by the crustacean molting gland.
Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol
; 152(4): 470-7, 2009 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Molting processes in crustaceans are regulated by ecdysteroids produced in the molting gland (Y-organ), and molting is indirectly controlled by circulating factors that inhibit the production of these polyhydroxylated steroids. Two of these regulatory factors are the neuropeptides molt-inhibiting hormone (MIH) and crustacean hyperglycemic hormone (CHH). CHH appears to inhibit ecdysteroidogenesis in the Y-organ through the activation of a receptor guanylyl cyclase. The signaling pathway activated by MIH, however, remains a subject of controversy. It is clear that neuropeptides inhibit ecdysteroidogenesis by simultaneously suppressing ecdysteroid biosynthetic processes, protein synthesis, and uptake of high density lipoproteins. Data demonstrate that cAMP is the primary regulator of critical catabolic, anabolic, and transport processes, which ultimately support the capacity for ecdysteroid production by the Y-organ. While cAMP also regulates acute ecdysteroidogenesis to some extent, data indicate that cGMP is the primary signaling molecule responsible for acute inhibition by neuropeptides. It is clear that the regulatory roles filled by cAMP and cGMP are conserved among decapod crustaceans. It is unknown if these complementary second messengers are linked in a single signaling pathway or are components of independent pathways activated by different factors present in extracts of eyestalk ganglia.
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Muda
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Crustáceos
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Ecdisteroides
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Nucleótidos Cíclicos
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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FISIOLOGIA
Año:
2009
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Article
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Estados Unidos