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Gert Flik1, Peter H M Klaren, Erwin H Van den Burg

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General and Comparative Endocrinology
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The vertebrate endocrine stress response involves cortisol, regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. This system, including corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and its binding protein (CRFBP), is crucial for adapting to stress from early life stages.

Area of Science:

  • Comparative physiology and endocrinology
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Evolutionary biology

Background:

  • The endocrine stress response, mediated by cortisol, is vital for vertebrate adaptation to environmental challenges.
  • Key components include corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and cortisol.
  • CRF signaling involves specific receptors and a conserved binding protein (CRFBP), offering insights into CRF-system evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the intricate mechanisms of the endocrine stress axis in vertebrates, with a focus on fish models.
  • To investigate the roles of CRF, ACTH, and other signaling molecules in acute and chronic stress responses.
  • To explore the functional anatomy of the stress response using advanced imaging techniques and its implications in early life stages.

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Main Methods:

  • Analysis of gene and protein expression for CRF and CRFBP.
  • In vitro studies on pituitary cell responses to CRF and endorphin.
  • Blood-oxygen-level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging (BOLD-fMRI) to map stress response pathways.

Main Results:

  • CRFBP mRNA levels are sensitive indicators of central CRF-system activity and are altered by stress.
  • CRF stimulates ACTH release under specific conditions, while endorphin modulates CRF action on MSH cells.
  • The endocrine stress axis is functional in early life stages of fish, impacting survival and quality.

Conclusions:

  • The endocrine stress axis is a highly conserved system critical for physiological adaptation across vertebrate evolution.
  • Complex regulatory interactions exist between CRF, ACTH, endorphins, and other signaling pathways in the stress response.
  • Understanding early-life stress is crucial for fish aquaculture and conservation due to long-lasting physiological effects.