Impacts of rising temperatures and water acidification on the oxidative status and immune system of aquatic ectothermic vertebrates: A meta-analysis
Species persistence in the Anthropocene is dramatically threatened by global climate
change. Large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO 2) from human activities are driving …
change. Large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO 2) from human activities are driving …
The amphibian immune system
VL Ruiz, J Robert - … Transactions of the Royal Society B, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Amphibians are at the forefront of bridging the evolutionary gap between mammals and
more ancient, jawed vertebrates. Currently, several diseases have targeted amphibians and …
more ancient, jawed vertebrates. Currently, several diseases have targeted amphibians and …
Ecological risks due to immunotoxicological effects on aquatic organisms
C Kataoka, S Kashiwada - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The immunotoxic effects of some anthropogenic pollutants on aquatic organisms are among
the causes of concern over the presence of these pollutants in the marine environment. The …
the causes of concern over the presence of these pollutants in the marine environment. The …
Contrasting effects of transdermal and implant corticosterone treatments in the American bullfrog wound healing
CB Madelaire, DP Silva, SCM Titon… - … of the Royal …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Glucocorticoid (GC) release is triggered by adverse stimuli that activate the hypothalamus-
pituitary-adrenal/interrenal axis. Glucocorticoids may enhance or suppress immune …
pituitary-adrenal/interrenal axis. Glucocorticoids may enhance or suppress immune …
Testosterone immunomodulation in free-living and captive Rhinella icterica male toads
Testosterone (T) regulates immune function, with both immunostimulatory and
immunosuppressive effects on several vertebrates. We investigated the covariation between …
immunosuppressive effects on several vertebrates. We investigated the covariation between …
Lipopolysaccharide regulates pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines, corticosterone, and melatonin in toads
LF Ferreira, PG Garcia Neto, SCM Titon… - Integrative …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Glucocorticoids and melatonin (MEL) show integrated and complex immunomodulatory
effects, mostly described for endotherms, yet underexplored in amphibians. In this context …
effects, mostly described for endotherms, yet underexplored in amphibians. In this context …
[HTML][HTML] Plasma steroids and immune measures vary with restraint duration in a toad (Rhinella icterica)
Immunoenhancing effects have been widely described following acute stressors in several
vertebrates, and valuable contributions have been made from studies on acute stress to …
vertebrates, and valuable contributions have been made from studies on acute stress to …
The Impacts of Transdermal Application of Corticosterone on Toad (Rhinella icterica) Immunity
Recent studies have shown that acute physiological increases in endogenous
glucocorticoid levels have immunostimulatory effects. Although post-acute stress …
glucocorticoid levels have immunostimulatory effects. Although post-acute stress …
Baseline and stress-induced steroid plasma levels and immune function vary annually and are associated with vocal activity in male toads (Rhinella icterica)
Theoretical models predict that elevated androgen and glucocorticoid levels in males during
the reproductive season promote immunosuppression. However, some studies report …
the reproductive season promote immunosuppression. However, some studies report …
Immunological and physiological responses to predation risk and sublethal concentrations of chlorothalonil and β-endosulfan in Lithobates taylori (Anura: Ranidae) …
Pesticide exposure and its interaction with other natural stressors can play a role in
amphibian population declines because disruptions in stress hormone regulatory …
amphibian population declines because disruptions in stress hormone regulatory …