Fish
Endocrinology
Editors:
Manfred Reinecke: Department of Anatomy, University of Zürich,
Switzerland
Giacomo Zaccone: Department of Animal Biology and Marine
Ecology, Messina University, Italy
B.G. Kapoor: Department of Zoology, Jodhpur University, India
ISBN 978-1-57808-318-3 (2 vols.); 2006; 912 pages; 12 color figures, hc; $ 151.20
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During the past two decades, fish endocrinology has witnessed exciting developments
due to our increased knowledge at all levels of biological organizations, including
molecular biology, cell biology, physiology and behavior. New insights into
development, neurobiology, immunology and molecular genetics closely correlated
with classical aspects of endocrinology and represent important contributions
to our knowledge on regulatory processes of vertebrates, including fish.
The purpose of this book is to overview major advances in numerous research
areas of fish endocrinology. Most of the chapters not only review and discuss
the state-of-the-art in the respective field, but also show perspectives of
future research.
The book will be of interest to scientists involved in basic fish research,
comparative endocrinology, fisheries and aquaculture as well as for students
of fish biology.
Content :
VOLUME 1
Insulin and Insulin-like Growth Factors
. A Survey on the Insulin and Insulin-like Growth Factor System:
Manfred Reinecke
. Insulin Metabolic Effects in Fish Tissues:
I. Navarro et al.
. Non-radioisotopic Immunoassay for Fish Insulin:
Tadashi Andoh
. Insulin-like Growth Factor I and II in Fish:
Manfred Reinecke
. Insulin and IGF Receptors in Fish:
J. Gutiérrez et al.
. Insulin-like Growth Factor-Binding Proteins (IGFBPs) in Fish: Beacons
for (Disrupted) Growth Endocrine Physiology:
Kevin M. Kelley et al.
Gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) System
. The Endocrine Pancreas of African Lungfish: Light and Electron Microscopic
Immunocytochemistry and Morphology:
Dirk Adriaensen and
Jean-Pierre
Timmermans
. Glucagon and Friends:
Thomas P. Mommsen and
Ellen R. Busby.
. The Development of the Gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) Endocrine System
of Teleosts:
B. Agulleiro et al.
Pituitary: Development, Hormones and Functions
. Teleost Adenohypophysis: Morphofunctional and Developmental Aspects:
B. Agulleiro et al.
. Diverse Structures and Functions of Melanocortin, Endorphin and Melanin-Concentrating
Hormone in Fish:
Akiyoshi Takahashi and
Hiroshi Kawauchi
. Osmoregulatory Action of Hypophyseal Hormones in Teleosts:
Juan
Miguel Mancera and
Juan Fuentes
. Osmoreception: A Fish Model for a Fundamental Sensory Modality:
A.P.
Seale et al.
VOLUME 2
Natriuretic Peptides
. The Natriuretic Peptide System of Fishes: Structure, Evolution and
Function:
John A. Donald and
Tes Toop
Cardiac No Signaling
. Nitric Oxide Modulation of Mechanical Performance in the Teleost Heart:
Bruno Tota et al.
Myotropic Hormones
. Myotropic Neurohormonal Peptides in Fish:
J. Michael Conlon
Pineal Organ: Structure and Function
. The Pineal Organ:
Horst-Werner Korf.
Stress Response, Reproduction and Endocrine Disruptors
. Morphofunctional Aspects of Reproduction from Synchronous to Asynchronous
Fishes— An Overview:
Maria João Rocha and
Eduardo Rocha
. Current Perspectives on Estradiol (E2) Action and Nuclear Estrogen
Receptors (ER) in Teleost Fish:
C.J. Martyniuk et al.
. Stress Biomarkers and Reproduction in Fish:
Giulia Guèrriero
and
Gaetano Ciarcia
. Neuroendocrine Mechanisms Regulating Stress Response in Cultured Teleost
Species:
G. Mosconi et al.
. The HPA Axis and Functions of Corticosteroids in Fishes:
David O.
Norris and
Steven L. Hobbs
. Modes of Action and Physiological Effects of Thyroid Hormones in Fish:
J. Geoffrey Eales
. The Impact of Environmental Hormonally Active Substances on the Endocrine
and Immune System of Fish:
Helmut Segner et al.
