Immunohistochemical Localization of Manserin,a Novel Neuropeptide Derived from Secretogranin II,in Rat Adrenal Gland,and its Upregulation by Physical Stress |
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Authors: | Naoki Kamada Kaori Tano Akiko Oyabu Yoshio Imura Naoko Narita Yasura Tashiro Atsuko Uchida Yoshihiro Komada Masaaki Narita |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, 2-174, Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, Japan;(2) Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, Mie, Japan;(3) Department of Education, Bunkyo University, Kyoto, Japan; |
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Abstract: | We recently identified a novel 40-amino acid neuropeptide designated manserin from the rat brain (Yajima in NeuroReport 15:
1755–1759, 2004). Manserin is highly expressed in pituitary and hypothalamic nuclei, which suggests that it plays a role in
the endocrine system. In this study, we employed immunohistochemical methods to investigate the presence of manserin in rat
adrenal glands, as well as its regulation by physical stress. Immunohistochemical analysis using anti-manserin antibody showed
that manserin is present in the rat adrenal medulla but not in the cortex. When the colocalization of manserin and phenylethanolamine
N-methyltransferase (PNMT), an epinephrine-synthesizing enzyme, was examined, virtually all PNMT-positive cells expressed manserin.
Interestingly, the immunoreactivity of manserin was significantly increased when the rats were exposed to water-immersion
restraint stress. These results demonstrate for the first time that adrenal manserin, a novel neuropeptide, may have a potential
physiological role under stress-inducing conditions. |
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