Endocrinology of the Vertebrates

Henderson, Ian

doi:10.1002/cphy.cp130110

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“…et al 1986); (iii) the ubiquity of insulin in extrapancreatic tissues of mammals (brain, liver, cultured lymphocytes and fibroblasts) (Rosenzweig et al 1980), insects (Duve et al 1979, annelids (Le Roith et al 1981b) and unicellular organisms (Le Roith et al 1980Roith et al , 1981b; (iv) the overlap of brain and gut bioregulators in mammals (Zimmerman 1979) and insects (Duve & Thorpe 1981); (v) the biosynthesis of gastrointestinal hormones in neural, endocrine and paracrine cells (Grosman 1979); (vi) gonadal steroid hormones acting as defensive agents (Schildknecht et al 1966, Loose et al 1983, Schar et al 1986); (vii) the presence of specific binding of insulin to the unicellular alga Acetabularia mediterranea (Legros et al 1975); (viii) the ubiquitous distribution of thyrotrophin releasing hormone in the animal kingdom (Henderson 1997) and plants (Morley et al 1980, Jackson 1981.…”

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“…Some bioregulators such as steroid and thyroid hormones are rigorously conserved because they result from enzymic cascades and require almost absolute substrate specificity. In contrast others (somatomammotrophins, pituitary glycoproteins, secretins) are direct gene products and will tolerate change providing the 'active' (receptor activating) portion of the peptide is not changed and variation can be tolerated (Henderson 1997).…”

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Phylogeny and evolution of chemical communication: an endocrine approach

Stoka

1999

Journal of Molecular Endocrinology

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The present review assesses the phylogenetic history of information molecules (bioregulators pheromones, hormones, neuroactive compounds), receptors, transducers, second messengers) in uni-and multicellular organisms.Transitional stages between contemporary endocrine secretions including hormones and neuroactive materials, and primogenial exocrine compounds (pheromones) are proposed. Several hypotheses have been developed to explain the origin and evolution of bioregulator/receptor units.Finally, how these primordial information molecules have either been co-opted or have changed their function during the course of biological evolution is analysed.

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Section: Some Hypotheses To Explain the Evolution Of Information Molementioning

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Phylogeny and evolution of chemical communication: an endocrine approach

Stoka

1999

Journal of Molecular Endocrinology

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Neuroendocrine Regulation of Hydromineral Homeostasis

Mecawi

Ruginsk

Elias

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Comprehensive Physiology

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Since the crucial evolutionary change from an aqueous to a terrestrial environment, all living organisms address the primordial task of equilibrating the ingestion/production of water and electrolytes (primarily sodium) with their excretion. In mammals, the final route for the excretion of these elements is mainly through the kidneys, which can eliminate concentrated or diluted urine according to the requirements. Despite their primary role in homeostasis, the kidneys are not able to recover water and solutes lost through other systems. Therefore, the selective stimulation or inhibition of motivational and locomotor behavior becomes essential to initiate the search and acquisition of water and/or sodium from the environment. Indeed, imbalances affecting the osmolality and volume of body fluids are dramatic challenges to the maintenance of hydromineral homeostasis. In addition to behavioral changes, which are integrated in the central nervous system, most of the systemic responses recruited to restore hydroelectrolytic balance are accomplished by coordinated actions of the cardiovascular, autonomic and endocrine systems, which determine the appropriate renal responses. The activation of sequential and redundant mechanisms (involving local and systemic factors) produces accurate and self-limited effector responses. From a physiological point of view, understanding the mechanisms underlying water and sodium balance is intriguing and of great interest for the biomedical sciences. Therefore, the present review will address the biophysical, evolutionary and historical perspectives concerning the integrative neuroendocrine control of hydromineral balance, focusing on the major neural and endocrine systems implicated in the control of water and sodium balance.

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