What Do We (Need to) Know About the Melatonin in Crustaceans?

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作者
Sainath, S. B. [1 ]
Swetha, Ch [1 ]
Reddy, P. Sreenivasula [2 ]
机构
[1] Sri Venkateswara Univ, Dept Biotechnol, Tirupati 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
[2] Sri Venkateswara Univ, Dept Zool, Tirupati 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
关键词
OZIOTELPHUSA-SENEX-SENEX; N-ACETYLTRANSFERASE ACTIVITY; MOLT-INHIBITING HORMONE; CRAB UCA PUGILATOR; FRESH-WATER CRAB; CRAYFISH PROCAMBARUS-CLARKII; TROPICAL LAND CRAB; ROSENBERGII DE-MAN; FIDDLER-CRAB; Y-ORGANS;
D O I
10.1002/jez.1800
中图分类号
Q95 [动物学];
学科分类号
071002 ;
摘要
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine) was first discovered from the bovine pineal gland extract in 1958. Since then, its synthesis, metabolism, physiological, and patho-physiological functions are well studied in vertebrates; there is an increasing recognition of melatonin in invertebrates and especially in crustaceans. The presence of melatonin in crustaceans is now well documented and some functional aspects in the framework of crustacean biology have been demonstrated. This review aims at giving a comprehensive overview of the various physiological events regulated by this pleiotropic hormone. Topics include: glucose homeostasis, regulation of reproduction, molting, limb regeneration, and antioxidant properties. Finally, perspectives on current and possible research are offered. J. Exp. Zool. 319A: 365-377, 2013. (c) 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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