Role of glutamate receptors in the ventromedial hypothalamus in the regulation of female rat sexual behaviors

2006 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Georgescu ◽  
James G. Pfaus
Keyword(s):  
Glutamate Receptors ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Ventromedial Hypothalamus ◽  
Female Rat

The role of kisspeptin for defeminization and masculinization of sexual behaviors in rats

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sho Nakamura ◽  
Yoshihisa Uenoyama ◽  
Kana Ikegami ◽  
Chihiro Tamura ◽  
Makoto Sanbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors

Glioblastoma invasion and NMDA receptors: A novel prospect

2019 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
DN Nandakumar ◽  
P Ramaswamy ◽  
C Prasad ◽  
D Srinivas ◽  
K Goswami
Keyword(s):  
Glutamate Receptors ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Intracellular Signaling ◽  
Transcript Level ◽  
Glioblastoma Cells ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Matrigel Invasion ◽  
Nmdar Activation ◽  
And Migration

Purpose Glioblastoma cells create glutamate-rich tumor microenvironment, which initiates activation of ion channels and modulates downstream intracellular signaling. N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs; a type of glutamate receptors) have a high affinity for glutamate. The role of NMDAR activation on invasion of glioblastoma cells and the crosstalk with α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptors (AMPARs) is yet to be explored. Main methods LN18, U251MG, and patient-derived glioblastoma cells were stimulated with NMDA to activate NMDAR glutamate receptors. The role of NMDAR activation on invasion and migration and its crosstalk with AMPAR were evaluated. Invasion and migration of glioblastoma cells were investigated by in vitro trans-well Matrigel invasion and trans-well migration assays, respectively. Expression of NMDARs and AMPARs at transcript level was evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results We determined that NMDA stimulation leads to enhanced invasion in LN18, U251MG, and patient-derived glioblastoma cells, whereas inhibition of NMDAR using MK-801, a non-competitive antagonist of the NMDAR, significantly decreased the invasive capacity. Concordant with these findings, migration was significantly augmented by NMDAR in both cell lines. Furthermore, NMDA stimulation upregulated the expression of GluN2 and GluA1 subunits at the transcript level. Conclusions This study demonstrated the previously unexplored role of NMDAR in invasion of glioblastoma cells. Furthermore, the expression of the GluN2 subunit of NMDAR and the differential overexpression of the GluA1 subunit of AMPAR in both cell lines provide a plausible rationale of crosstalk between these calcium-permeable subunits in the glutamate-rich microenvironment of glioblastoma.

POSSIBLE ROLE OF 5α-ANDROSTANE-3α,17β-DIOL IN THE CONTROL OF FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE SECRETION IN THE IMMATURE FEMALE RAT

1982 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. A. MEIJS-ROELOFS ◽  
P. KRAMER ◽  
L. GRIBLING-HEGGE
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Action ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Hormone Secretion ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Ovariectomized Rats ◽  
Female Rat ◽  
Immature Rat ◽  
Rat Strain ◽  
Intact Rats

A possible role of 5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol (3α-androstanediol) in the control of FSH secretion was studied at various ages in ovariectomized rats. In the rat strain used, vaginal opening, coincident with first ovulation, generally occurs between 37 and 42 days of age. If 3α-androstanediol alone was given as an ovarian substitute, an inhibitory effect on FSH release was evident with all three doses tested (50, 100, 300 μg/100 g body wt) between 13 and 30 days of age; at 33–35 days of age only the 300 μg dose caused some inhibition of FSH release. Results were more complex if 3α-androstanediol was given in combined treatment with oestradiol and progesterone. Given with progesterone, 3α-androstanediol showed a synergistic inhibitory action on FSH release between 20 and 30 days of age. However, when 3α-androstanediol was combined with oestradiol a clear decrease in effect, as compared to the effect of oestradiol alone, was found between 20 and 30 days of age. Also the effect of combined oestradiol and progesterone treatment was greater than the effect of combined treatment with oestradiol, progesterone and 3α-androstanediol. At all ages after day 20 none of the steroid combinations tested was capable of maintaining FSH levels in ovariectomized rats similar to those in intact rats. It is concluded that 3α-androstanediol might play a role in the control of FSH secretion in the immature rat, but after day 20 the potentially inhibitory action of 3α-androstanediol on FSH secretion is limited in the presence of oestradiol.

scholarly journals The dark-ventral-patch of male red deer, a sexual signal that conveys the degree of involvement in rutting behavior

BMC Zoology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva de la Peña ◽  
Javier Pérez-González ◽  
José Martín ◽  
Giovanni Vedel ◽  
Juan Carranza
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Red Deer ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Female Mate Choice ◽  
Doñana National Park ◽  
Sexual Signal ◽  
Mating Competition ◽  
Dark Patch ◽  
Rutting Behavior

Abstract Background In polygynous mammals, signalling may play a decisive role in mating behavior, mediating the intensity of male fights and female mate choice. During the rutting season, male red deer may show a visible dark patch in their ventral fur. Recently, this patch has been suggested to act as a flexible sexual signal, due to its relationships with other variables such as age, body size, antler development, volatile compounds, or the competitive environment. The analysis of fur pigmentation at the ventral patch suggests that this might also visually indicate the male intrinsic predisposition to take part in mating competition. Results To assess the possible role of this trait as a communicative signal related to mate competition, we used red deer behavioral observations during the rut in Doñana National Park (Spain) to examine the link between the degree of expression of the dark ventral patch and the rutting activity (assessed from both intra-and-inter-sexual behaviors). Consistent with our predictions, we found in a field study that males with large dark patches showed a higher frequency of rutting behaviors (mainly roaring and flehmen), more interactions with females, and attained larger harem sizes. Conclusions The dark ventral patch was a better predictor of male behavior than antler tines or territory holding, thus standing as a short-term indicator of male willingness to invest in mating competition.

scholarly journals The G Protein-Coupled Glutamate Receptors as Novel Molecular Targets in Schizophrenia Treatment—A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1475
Author(s):  
Waldemar Kryszkowski ◽  
Tomasz Boczek
Keyword(s):  
Glutamate Receptors ◽  
Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors ◽  
Glutamate Release ◽  
Molecular Targets ◽  
Brain Regions ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Metabotropic Glutamate ◽  
G Protein Coupled

Schizophrenia is a severe neuropsychiatric disease with an unknown etiology. The research into the neurobiology of this disease led to several models aimed at explaining the link between perturbations in brain function and the manifestation of psychotic symptoms. The glutamatergic hypothesis postulates that disrupted glutamate neurotransmission may mediate cognitive and psychosocial impairments by affecting the connections between the cortex and the thalamus. In this regard, the greatest attention has been given to ionotropic NMDA receptor hypofunction. However, converging data indicates metabotropic glutamate receptors as crucial for cognitive and psychomotor function. The distribution of these receptors in the brain regions related to schizophrenia and their regulatory role in glutamate release make them promising molecular targets for novel antipsychotics. This article reviews the progress in the research on the role of metabotropic glutamate receptors in schizophrenia etiopathology.

scholarly journals Ethanol tachyphylaxis in spinal cord motorneurons: role of metabotropic glutamate receptors

2003 ◽  
Vol 138 (8) ◽  
pp. 1417-1424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Fang Li ◽  
Meng-Ya Wang ◽  
Jessica Knape ◽  
Joan J Kendig
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Glutamate Receptors ◽  
Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors ◽  
Metabotropic Glutamate
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