General and Comparative Endocrinology

Papers
(The TQCC of General and Comparative Endocrinology is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
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Early-life glucocorticoids accelerate lymphocyte count senescence in roe deer38
Sex-specific effects of hatching order on nestling baseline corticosterone in a wild songbird33
Role of sex steroids in fish sex determination and differentiation as revealed by gene editing25
Melatonin attenuates glucocorticoid effect induced by medroxyprogesterone acetate in rats24
Growth regulation in brook charr Salvelinus fontinalis24
Molecular mechanisms underlying guanylin-induced transcellular Cl− secretion into the intestinal lumen of seawater-acclimated eels23
Evaluation of stress response in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) in arid regions from colonies in Chihuahua Mexico23
Enduring sex-dependent effects of lipopolysaccharide treatment on the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis in mice23
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Fetal bovine islets and the discovery of insulin19
Murine fertility and spermatogenesis are independent of the testis-specific Spdye4a gene19
Immunohistochemical detection of teleost- and mammalian-type melanin-concentrating hormone in goldfish brain with newly developed specific antibodies18
Functional insight and cell-specific expression of the adipokinetic hormone/corazonin-related peptide in the human disease vector mosquito, Aedes aegypti18
Assessment of glucocorticoids, sex steroids, and innate immunity in wild red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans)18
Expressions of melanopsins in telencephalon imply their function in synchronizing semilunar spawning rhythm in the mudskipper Boleophthalmus pectinirostris18
Light/darkness modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in the plains vizcacha, Lagostomus maximus, a seasonal breeding species17
Functional characterization of growth hormone releasing hormone and its receptor in amphioxus with implication for origin of hypothalamic-pituitary axis17
Kobayashi Award 2021: Neuropeptides, receptors, and follicle development in the ascidian, Ciona intestinalis Type A: New clues to the evolution of chordate neuropeptidergic systems from biological nic17
In vivo induction of crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster spp.) spawning using a synthetic relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide16
Tilapia, a good model for studying reproductive endocrinology16
Functional characterization of CCHamides and deorphanization of their receptors in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti16
The insulin signaling pathway a century after its discovery: Sexual dimorphism in insulin signaling16
Hormonology: A kaleidoscopic tale of dedication, serendipity, and ingenuity15
Variation in feather corticosterone levels in Alpine swift nestlings provides support for the hypo-responsive hypothesis14
Insulin-like growth factor 1 and the hormonal mediation of sibling rivalry14
Hormonal effects on glucose and ketone metabolism in a perfused liver of an elasmobranch, the North Pacific spiny dogfish, Squalus suckleyi13
Identification of motilin in Japanese fire bellied newt13
Extraembryonic metabolism of corticosterone protects against effects of exposure13
Pharmacological properties of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) melanocortin-2 receptor and melancortin-5 receptor: Interaction with MRAP1 and MRAP213
Changes in maternal fecal corticosterone metabolites across lactation and in response to chronic stress13
Low-temperature-induced disruption of reproductive axis and sperm vitality via stress axis in Monopterus albus12
Distribution of kisspeptin system and its relation with gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the hypothalamus of the South American plains vizcacha, Lagostomus maximus12
Salivary corticosterone reflects plasmatic levels in a wild seabird12
Evidence from transcriptome analysis unravelled the roles of eyestalk in salinity adaptation in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)12
Genome-wide identification, phylogeny, expression and eyestalk neuroendocrine regulation of vitellogenin gene family in the freshwater giant prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii12
Comparative corticosterone responses to capture stress in sympatric Antarctic penguins12
In vivo effect of recombinant Fsh and Lh administered to meagre (Argyrosomus regius) at the initial stages of sex differentiation11
Urotensin II in GIFT Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): CDS cloning, tissue distribution, and in vitro regulation of male reproduction11
Physiological roles of ghrelin in the regulation of gastrointestinal motility in vertebrates11
Puberty regulation in chub mackerel Scomber japonicus, an important aquaculture fish species, via reproductive endocrine mechanism11
Corrigendum to “Does variation in glucocorticoid concentrations predict fitness? A phylogenetic meta-analysis” [Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 300 (2021) 113611]11
Molecular mechanisms of the stress-induced regulation of the inflammatory response in fish11
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Estrogen-related receptor functions via the 20-hydroxyecdysone and IIS/TOR signaling pathways to regulate the development and morphology changes of ant Polyrhachis vicina Roger (Hymenoptera, Formicida10
Is there potential for estradiol receptor signaling in lophotrochozoans?10
In vitro effects of polychlorinated biphenyls and their hydroxylated metabolites on the synthesis and metabolism of iodothyronines in the chicken (Gallus domesticus) thyroid gland10
Production of recombinant Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) growth hormones and their effects on early-stage larvae10
Resistin in endocrine pancreas of sheep: Presence and expression related to different diets10
Strong regulatory effects of vgll3 genotype on reproductive axis gene expression in juvenile male Atlantic salmon9
Influence of season, age, sex, and time of day on the endocrine profile of the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)9
Sex steroid profiles align with phenotype in sex-reversed female lizards9
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Changes in hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis function, immunity, and glucose during acute Plasmodium relictum infection in house sparrows (Passer domesticus)9
Small GTPase control of pituitary hormone secretion: Evidence from studies in the goldfish (Carassius auratus) neuroendocrine model9
Characterization of myoinhibitory peptide signaling system and its implication in larval metamorphosis and spawning behavior in Pacific abalone9
Hair cortisol as an indicator of chronic stress in Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra): Evaluating influencing variations9
Evaluating suitability of saliva to measure steroid concentrations in grey seal pups9
Molecular form identification of anterior pituitary gland-secreted prolactin in chicken9
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Prolactin and the evolution of male pregnancy8
Nesfatin-1-like peptide is a negative regulator of cardiovascular functions in zebrafish and goldfish8
Catecholamines modulate differentially nonapeptide precursor mRNA expression in the preoptic area and ovary of the catfish Heteropneustes fossilis: An in vitro study8
Gene expression in the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in Seriola rivoliana early larvae development at different temperatures8
RNA-Seq analysis offers insight into the TBBPA-DHEE-induced endocrine-disrupting effect and neurotoxicity in juvenile zebrafish (Danio rerio)8
Activation of the Cap’n’collar C pathway (Nrf2 pathway in vertebrates) signaling in insulin pathway compromised Drosophila melanogaster flies ameliorates the diabetic state upon pro-oxidant conditions8
Testosterone concentration coincides with distance travelled in the free-ranging male Saharan sand-viper, Cerastes vipera8
Role and mechanism of the p-JAK2/p-STAT3 signaling pathway in follicular development in PCOS rats8
Coping with extremes: High-altitude sparrows enhance metabolic and thermogenic capacities in the pectoralis muscle and suppress in the liver relative to their lowland counterparts8
Characterization of a crustacean hyperglycemic hormone of the horsehair crab Erimacrus isenbeckii8
Long-term monitoring of egg-laying cycle using ultrasonography reveals the reproductive dynamics of circulating sex steroids in an oviparous catshark, Scyliorhinus torazame8
The neurosecretory staining in the pleural-pedal ganglion of the Japanese abalone (Ezoawabi), Haliotis discus hannai, and its relationship to reproduction; with a description of a newly observed neuro8
Zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis) display varying degrees of stress resilience in response to constant light8
Identification and functional analysis of six melanocortin-4-receptor-like (MC4R-like) mutations in goldfish (Carassius auratus)8
Using transcriptome analysis to investigate the induction of vitellogenesis in female Japanese eels (Anguilla japonica)8
The chondrichthyan glucagon-like peptide 3 regulates hepatic ketone metabolism in the Pacific spiny dogfish Squalus suckleyi7
Molecular characterization and ontogenetic expression profiles of LPXRFa and its receptor in Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)7
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Killer whale fecal samples: How to get the most out of a single extraction7
Urbanization and maternal hormone transfer: Endocrine and morphological phenotypes across ontogenetic stages7
Transcriptional regulation of CYP19A1 expression in chickens: ESR1, ESR2 and NR5A2 form a functional network7
Molecular and pharmacological analysis of the melanocortin-2 receptor and its accessory proteins Mrap1 and Mrap2 in a Squalomorph shark, the Pacific spiny dogfish7
Molecular characterization and stage-dependent gene expression of gonadotropin receptors in Pacific bluefin tuna, Thunnus orientalis, ovarian follicles7
Global analysis of ligand-gated ion channel conservation across Platyhelminthes7
Cortisol production by interrenal cells in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is stimulated by 5-HT4 receptor activation7
Vasotocin expression is associated with social preference development of the medaka fish7
Analysis of evolutionary and functional features of the bullfrog SULT1 family7
Variation in nest building, aggression, learning, and steroid hormone levels in Betta splendens7
Corrigendum to “The uterus masculinus of the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber L.) – The appraisal of fast hormone regulation by membrane androgen and estrogen receptors involvement” [Gen. Comp. Endocrino7
Regulation of melanocortin-5 receptor pharmacology by two isoforms of MRAP2 in ricefield eel (Monopterus albus)7
The distribution of gonadotropin-inhibitory hormone (GnIH) and its receptor in zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) spinal cord6
Early development of the glucocorticoid stress response in dyeing poison frog tadpoles6
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The stress response in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.): identification and functional characterization of the corticotropin-releasing factor (crf) paralogs6
Melatonin suppresses the seasonal estrus in female giant pandas6
Association of seasonal changes in circulating cortisol concentrations with the expression of cortisol biosynthetic enzymes and a glucocorticoid receptor in the blubber of common bottlenose dolphin6
Progesterone receptors in extratesticular ducts of the Amazonian stingray Potamotrygon wallacei: A potential role in sperm maturation and aggregate formation6
Identification and functional characterization of gonadotropin -releasing hormone in pompano (Trachinotus ovatus)6
CRISPR/Cas9-induced LEAP2 and GHSR1a knockout mutant zebrafish displayed abnormal growth and impaired lipid metabolism6
Hair glucocorticoids are not a historical marker of stress – Exploring the time-scale of corticosterone incorporation into hairs in a rat model6
Pre-breeding androgen and glucocorticoid profiles in the eastern hellbender salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis)6
The hormonal and neural control of egg production in the historically important model insect, Rhodnius prolixus: A review, with new insights in this post-genomic era6
Neurosecretory protein GL in GIFT tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): cDNA cloning, tissue distribution and effects of feeding on its expression6
Multi-year profiles of T3 are positively correlated with corticosterone in male bowhead whale baleen6
Enhanced expression of Cyp17a1 and production of DHEA-S in the liver of late-pregnant rats6
Comparative transcriptome provides insights into differentially expressed genes between testis and ovary of Onychostoma macrolepis in reproduction period6
Fostered offspring develop hyper-reactive endocrine stress responses in a plural-breeding rodent, Octodon degus6
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis and genome-wide characterization of the Semaphorin family reveal the potential mechanism of angiogenesis around embryo in ovoviviparous black rockfish (Sebastes sch6
Motilin is a regulator of gastric contraction in Japanese fire belly newts (Cynops pyrrhogaster), in vitro studies using isolated gastrointestinal strips of newts, rabbits, and chickens6
Cholecystokinin and gastrin-releasing peptide differentially inhibit appetite of rainbow trout5
Neuromodulation in the fish brain for reproductive success5
Using an on-site laboratory for fecal steroid analysis in wild white-faced capuchins5
Structural modeling and gene expression analysis of phosvitinless vitellogenin (vgc) in the Indian freshwater murrel, Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1793)5
Differential regulation of hepatic SH3 domain binding kinase 1 (SBK1) expression in mouse and goldfish5
Possible effects of the central adrenergic and dopaminergic receptors on hypophagia induced by neuromedin S in neonatal layer-type chicks5
Tpo knockout in zebrafish partially recapitulates clinical manifestations of congenital hypothyroidism and reveals the involvement of TH in proper development of glucose homeostasis5
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Characterization and localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster cf. solaris5
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Metamorphosis-associated immune system maturation in Senegalese sole5
The effect of androgen exposure on cerebral lateralization in the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)5
Are hair cortisol levels dependent on hair growth rate? A pilot study in rhesus macaques5
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Mechanistic study of transcription factor Sox18 during heart development5
Biocompatible polymeric microparticles serve as novel and reliable vehicles for exogenous hormone manipulations in passerines5
Influence of EE2 exposure, age and sex on telomere length in European long-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)5
Genome-wide analysis of two different regions of brain reveals the molecular changes of fertility related genes in rln3a-/- mutants in male Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)5
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Trends in the evolution of the elasmobranch melanocortin-2 receptor: Insights from structure/function studies on the activation of whale shark Mc2r5
Catecolaminergic systems and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis: adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine treatments in vivo in lizard Podarcis siculus5
Absence of some cytochrome P450 (CYP) and hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) enzymes in hagfishes5
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Evolutionary loss of the β1-adrenergic receptor in salmonids5
Investigating the utility of using fecal hormone metabolites as a reproductive management tool for captive short-beaked echidnas (Tachyglossus aculeatus)5
Identification and characterization of neuropeptides in sea urchin Strongylocentrotus intermedius5
The Japan Society for Comparative Endocrinology (JSCE) awards4
An updated look at the mating system, parental care and androgen seasonal variations in ratites4
Presence of GnRH3 in sturgeon and the roles of GnRH1 and GnRH2 on the regulation of LH/FSH in mature female sterlet Acipenser ruthenus in vitro4
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Effects of salinity and a glucocorticoid antagonist, RU486, on waterborne aldosterone and corticosterone of northern leopard frog larvae4
Molecular characterization of GPR84 in domestic cats4
Fecal glucocorticoid analysis as a health monitoring tool for endangered African penguins (Spheniscus demersus)4
Expression of the estrogen receptor gene across the life cycle in the polychaete, Capitella teleta4
Effects and action mechanism of gonadotropins on ovarian follicular cells: A novel role of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate (S1P). A review4
Environmental estrogens inhibit insulin-like growth factor (IGF) receptor mRNA expression, IGF binding, and IGF signaling ex vivo in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)4
Stress response of Rhamdia quelen to the interaction stocking density – Feeding regimen4
Development and metamorphosis in frogs deficient in the thyroid hormone transporter MCT84
Pharmacology of orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) melanocortin-5 receptor and its modulation by Mrap24
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Inhibition of the retinal orexin receptors affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis through retinal pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) in male Wistar rats4
Kisspeptin induces Kiss-1 and GnRH gene expression in mHypoA-55 hypothalamic cell models: Involvement of the ERK and PKA signaling pathways4
Asprosin modulates testicular functions during ageing in mice4
Differential regulation of Kiss1 gene expression by oestradiol in the hypothalamus of the female Damaraland mole-rat, an induced ovulator4
Defining components of early thyroid hormone signalling through temperature-mediated activation of molecular memory in cultured Rana [lithobates] catesbeiana tadpole back skin4
Does motilin primarily regulate gastrointestinal motility in fish?4
Spatial and quantitative gene expression analysis of SREB receptors in the gonads of green-spotted pufferfish (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis)4
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Sprint training interacts with body mass to affect hepatic insulin-like growth factor expression in female green anoles (Anolis carolinensis)4
Two ACTH analogs exert differential effects on monocytes/macrophages function regulation in ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis)4
The S6 kinase gene in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is essential for metabolic regulation4
Neurotensin and xenin stimulates pancreatic exocrine secretion through the peripheral cholinergic nerves in conscious sheep4
Role of microRNAs in pituitary gonadotrope cells4
Effects of molting on the expression of ecdysteroid responsive genes in the crustacean molting gland (Y-organ)4
In silico evaluation of the downstream effect of mutated glucagon is consistent with higher blood glucose homeostasis in Galliformes and Strigiformes4
Simultaneous investigation of urinary and faecal glucocorticoid metabolite concentrations reveals short- versus long-term drivers of HPA-axis activity in a wild primate (Papio ursinus)4
Male Cope’s gray treefrogs (Hyla chrysoscelis) in amplexus have elevated and correlated steroid hormones compared to solitary males4
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Comparative analysis of gestation in three rhinoceros species (Diceros bicornis; Ceratotherium simum; Rhinoceros unicornis)4
Two phases of gonadal sex differentiation in zebrafish with ZZ/ZW sex determination system4
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