Effects of MET-ENK, substance P and SRIF on the behavior of Hemichromis bimaculatus |
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Authors: | H Christ |
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Institution: | Arbeitskreis hormonale und neurale Regulation im Fachbereich, Biologie der J.W.-Goethe Universität Frankfurt/Main, West Germany |
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Abstract: | Administration of 10 and 30 micrograms methionine-enkephalin (MET-ENK)/g bw (n = 10/dose) affected the propensity towards fighting in H. bimaculatus; 10 micrograms increased, while 30 micrograms decreased the aggressive behavior. MET-ENK also affected a number of behavior patterns displayed by the fish. Moreover, the "wet-dog-shakes" observed suggest that MET-ENK acts on opiate-receptors. Treatment with substance P (SP)/g bw (n = 10/dose) induced chafing movements in the fish slightly. It also decreased fighting and increased biting of the air stone, which is evidence that H. bimaculatus is still aggressive, directing its attacks to different objects. When 4, 8, 12 micrograms somatostatin (SRIF)/g bw (n = 10/dose) were injected, H. bimaculatus stopped fighting for several hours after the onset of treatment, depending on the dosage. Somatostatin reduces blood glucose concentration, causing a sudden stop of aggressive behavior, 0.04, 0.1, 0.6, 1.0 and 3.0 IU prolactin (PRL)/g bw (n = 5/dose) eventually decreased fighting and affected a number of behavior patterns displayed by the fish. |
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Keywords: | MET-ENK Substance P Somatostatin Neuropeptides Hormones Fighting Behavior Blood-glucose-concentration |
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