Kiss1 neurons biophysical properties modulation by circadian factors

• Grant number: 12/12202-4
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: April 01, 2013
• End date: March 31, 2015
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Physiology
• Principal Investigator: Renata Frazão
• Grantee: Renata Frazão
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

In the neuroendocrine control of the ovulatory cycle is very well known that the LH surge is an event that occurs at specific time of the day. The preovulatory LH surge is initiated on the day of proestrus when estrogen levels are high. Several evidences implicate that environmental clues in association to estrogen levels are responsible for the synchronization of the ovulatory cycle. However it is still a mystery how such kind of information can be integrated. It has been previous suggested that Kiss1 neurons from AVPV has intricate connections with the SCN and would be consider the intermediate pathway through which SCN inputs modulates GnRH activity. Photoperiodic clues have also been related to the neuroendocrine control of reproduction. In seasonal animals the increased melatonin secretion during winter are responsible to block reproductive functions that is follow by a decreased pattern of Kiss1 mRNA expression. It is not known how circadian clues can regulate the LH surge but evidences point out Kiss1 neurons as the main pathway responsible to modulate the GnRH neurons activity. The present investigation will employ electrophysiological and neuroanatomical tools to test the hypothesis that Kiss1 neurons are the main pathway through which circadian information could gain direct access to regulate the ovulatory cycle. Defining if Kiss1 neurons are part of the neural pathways by which circadian clues can modulate the ovulatory cycle offers a model for understanding how circadian information affect the reproductive system. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

LIMA, LEANDRO BUENO; HAUBENTHAL, FERNANDA TAIS; SILVEIRA, MARINA AUGUSTO; BOHLEN, TABATA MARIZ; METZGER, MARTIN; DONATO JR, JOSE; FRAZAO, RENATO. Conspecific odor exposure predominantly activates non-kisspeptin cells in the medial nucleus of the amygdala. Neuroscience Letters, v. 681, p. 12-16, AUG 10 2018. (12/12202-4, 14/08755-3, 17/16473-6, 17/02983-2, 15/14588-5)

BOHLEN, TABATA MARIZ; SILVEIRA, MARINA AUGUSTO; BUONFIGLIO, DANIELLA DO CARMO; FERREIRA-NETO, HILDEBRANDO CANDIDO; CIPOLLA-NETO, JOSE; DONATO, JR., JOSE; FRAZAO, RENATA. A Short-Day Photoperiod Delays the Timing of Puberty in Female Mice via Changes in the Kisspeptin System. FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY, v. 9, FEB 20 2018. (15/26190-6, 12/12202-4, 15/10992-6)

SILVEIRA, MARINA AUGUSTO; FURIGO, ISADORA C.; ZAMPIERI, THAIS T.; BOHLEN, TABATA M.; DE PAULA, DANIELLA G.; FRANCI, CELSO RODRIGUES; DONATO, JR., JOSE; FRAZAO, RENATA. STAT5 signaling in kisspeptin cells regulates the timing of puberty. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, v. 448, n. C, p. 55-65, JUN 15 2017. (15/20198-5, 12/12202-4, 15/10992-6, 13/07908-8, 13/21722-4, 15/14588-5)

DA SILVA, REGINA P.; ZAMPIERI, THAIS T.; PEDROSO, JOAO A. B.; NAGAISHI, VANESSA S.; RAMOS-LOBO, ANGELA M.; FURIGO, ISADORA C.; CAMARA, NIELS O.; FRAZAO, RENATA; DONATO, JR., JOSE. Leptin Resistance Is Not the Primary Cause of Weight Gain Associated With Reduced Sex Hormone Levels in Female Mice. Endocrinology, v. 155, n. 11, p. 4226-4236, NOV 2014. (13/00801-3, 10/18086-0, 12/12202-4, 13/16374-7, 12/02270-2, 12/15517-6, 13/21722-4)

BUONFIGLIO, DANIELLA C.; RAMOS-LOBO, ANGELA M.; SILVEIRA, MARINA A.; FURIGO, ISADORA C.; HENNIGHAUSEN, LOTHAR; FRAZAO, RENATA; DONATO, JR., JOSE. Neuronal STAT5 signaling is required for maintaining lactation but not for postpartum maternal behaviors in mice. Hormones and Behavior, v. 71, p. 60-68, MAY 2015. (12/12202-4, 13/21722-4, 14/11752-6)

PEDROSO, JOAO A. B.; SILVEIRA, MARINA A.; LIMA, LEANDRO B.; FURIGO, ISADORA C.; ZAMPIERI, THAIS T.; RAMOS-LOBO, ANGELA M.; BUONFIGLIO, DANIELLA C.; TEIXEIRA, PRYSCILA D. S.; FRAZAO, RENATA; DONATO, JR., JOSE. Changes in Leptin Signaling by SOCS3 Modulate Fasting-Induced Hyperphagia and Weight Regain in Mice. Endocrinology, v. 157, n. 10, p. 3901-3914, OCT 2016. (13/25032-2, 10/18086-0, 14/11752-6, 12/12202-4, 15/10992-6, 13/07908-8, 12/15517-6, 13/21722-4)

FURIGO, ISADORA C.; RAMOS-LOBO, ANGELA M.; FRAZAO, RENATA; DONATO, JR., J.. Brain STAT5 signaling and behavioral control. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, v. 438, n. C, p. 70-76, DEC 15 2016. (14/11752-6, 12/12202-4, 10/18086-0, 15/10992-6, 13/07908-8, 13/21722-4)

CLARKE, JULIA R.; LYRA E SILVA, NATALIA M.; FIGUEIREDO, CLAUDIA P.; FROZZA, RUDIMAR L.; LEDO, JOSE H.; BECKMAN, DANIELLE; KATASHIMA, CARLOS K.; RAZOLLI, DANIELA; CARVALHO, BRUNO M.; FRAZAO, RENATA; et al. Alzheimer-associated A beta oligomers impact the central nervous system to induce peripheral metabolic deregulation. EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE, v. 7, n. 2, p. 190-210, FEB 2015. (12/12202-4)

BOHLEN, TABATA M.; SILVEIRA, MARINA A.; ZAMPIERI, THAIS T.; FRAZAO, RENATA; DONATO, JR., JOSE. Fatness rather than leptin sensitivity determines the timing of puberty in female mice. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, v. 423, n. C, p. 11-21, MAR 5 2016. (10/18086-0, 12/12202-4, 12/15517-6, 13/07908-8)

FRAZAO, RENATA; LEMKO, HEATHER M. DUNGAN; DA SILVA, REGINA P.; RATRA, DHIRENDER V.; LEE, CHARLOTTE E.; WILLIAMS, KEVIN W.; ZIGMAN, JEFFREY M.; ELIAS, CAROL F.. Estradiol modulates Kiss1 neuronal response to ghrelin. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, v. 306, n. 6, p. E606-E614, MAR 2014. (12/12554-8, 13/00801-3, 12/12202-4)