@article{MAKHILLJAVA201110253163, title = {Alterations in Growth Related Genes (GH-I, IGF-I and IGF-II) Expression with Acute Copper Exposure in Rainbow Trout}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {10}, number = {25}, pages = {3334-3339}, year = {2011}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2011.3334.3339}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2011.3334.3339}, author = {Ercument,Saltuk Bugrahan,Sukru and}, keywords = {Copper,growth hormone,insulin like growth factors,gene expression,multiplex real-time PCR,rainbow trout}, abstract = {In this study, the acute effects of copper (CuSO4.5H2O) on the expression of Growth Hormone-I (GH-I) and Insulin like Growth Factors I and II (IGF-I and IGF-II) were investigated in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) muscle tissue. For this purpose, rainbow trout were exposed to 100 μg L-1 (Sublethal concentration) copper sulfate in moderately hard freshwater. After 6, 12, 24 and 48 h of treatment, expression of white muscle GH-I, IGF-I and IGF-II mRNAs were measured by means of quantitative real-time PCR. During the exposure experiments, no mortalities occurred. All mRNA levels significantly decreased after copper administration (p<0.05). The results indicate that short term copper exposure suppresses the mRNA expression levels of GH-I, IGF-I and IGF-II in rainbow trout muscles.} }