Stimulation of in vitro ovulation and contraction of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) follicles by adrenaline through α-adrenoreceptors

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F. W. Goetz
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J. A. Bradley
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1530/jrf.0.1000381
Volume/Issue:
Volume 100: Issue 2
Page Range:
381–385
Article Type:
Research Article
Online Publication Date:
Mar 1994
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The effects of adrenaline and adrenoreceptor antagonists on ovulation and follicle wall contraction were investigated in brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) follicles using in vitro incubation systems. Adrenaline significantly stimulated a dose-dependent increase in ovulation and follicle contraction at concentrations between 1.0 and 100 μmol l−1 The ovulatory and contractile effects of 10 μmol adrenaline l−1 could be blocked by the α1-adrenoreceptor antagonists WB-4101 and benoxathian, and by the α2-antagonist yohimbine. WB-4101 was the most potent blocker, significantly inhibiting ovulation and contraction at 1.0 μmol l−1. In contrast, the β-antagonist propranolol (100–0.001 μmol l−1) was totally ineffective in blocking adrenaline-induced ovulation and follicle contraction. The results indicate that there is a strong correlation between the effects of adrenaline on ovulation and contraction. In addition, the antagonist studies indicate that adrenaline stimulates ovulation and follicle contraction of brook trout follicles through α-adrenoreceptors.

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Print ISSN:
1470-1626
Online ISSN:
1741-7899