Endothelin Receptors in Teleost Fishes: Cardiovascular Effects and Branchial Distribution.
From: Physiology Program, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Oslo, PO Box 1041, N-0316 Oslo, Norway.
American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology
- Publish Date: Mar 2006
- ISSN: 0363-6119
- Volume: 290
- Issue: 3
- Pages: R852-60
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Stensløkken Kåre-Olav, Sundin Lena, Nilsson Göran E, et al. Endothelin Receptors in Teleost Fishes: Cardiovascular Effects and Branchial Distribution.. Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. Mar 2006;290:R852-60
Abstract
By observing gill blood flow using epi-illuminating microscopy, in parallel with cardiovascular recordings and immunohistochemistry, we have tried to identify the receptor mediating endothelin (ET) type 1 (ET1)-induced pillar cell contraction in the lamellae of the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Intra-arterial injection of the specific ET(B) receptor agonist BQ-3020 induced dose-dependent increases in ventral aortic blood pressure, gill vascular resistance, and pillar cell area (indicating contraction). The specific ET(A) receptor antagonist BQ-610 did not prevent either pillar cell contraction or increased gill vascular resistance induced by ET-1 injection. The cardiovascular responses were corroborated by the detection of ET(B) receptor-like immunoreactivity (IR) associated with pillar cells in the lamellar region and in neuroendocrine cells. ET(B) receptor-like IR was also found lining the muscle layer of lamellar arterioles and filament arteries. In contrast, strong ET(A) receptor-like IR was found on branchial nerves throughout the filaments. In addition, ET-like IR was concentrated in neuroendocrine cells in the filament and lamellae. We also present data suggesting that ET-mediated pillar cell contraction is widespread among teleost fish, including Atlantic cod, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius), and mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Taken together, our results suggest that an ET(B)-like receptor mediates pillar cell contraction in fishes, whereas ET(A)-like receptors may serve another function in the gill, inasmuch as ET(A) receptor-like IR is found on branchial nerves.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Animals, Blood Pressure, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Endothelins, Fishes, Gills, Peptide Fragments, Receptors, Endothelin, Tissue Distribution
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