Publications

1. Pavlikova, N., Kortner, T.M. and A. Arukwe (2010). Modulation of Acute steroidogenesis, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and CYP3A/PXR in interrenal tissues of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) by Tributyltin and the second messenger activator, forskolin. Chemico Biological Interaction. doi: 10.1016/j.cbi.2010.03.005

2. Kortner, T.M., Overrein, I., Øie, G., Kjørsvik, E. and A. Arukwe (2010). The influence of dietary constituents on the molecular ontogeny of digestive capability and effects on growth and appetite in Atlantic cod larvae (Gadus morhua). Aquaculture

3. Cangialosi, M.V., Puccia, E., Mazzola, A. Mansueto, V. and A. Arukwe (2010). Screening of Ovarian steroidogenic pathway in Ciona intestinalis and its modulation after Tributyltin exposure. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Doi: 10.1016/j.taap.2010.03.001

4. Helgason, L.B., A. Arukwe, G.W. Gabrielsen, M. Harju, M.N. Hegseth, E.S. Heimstad, E.H. Jørgensen, A.S. Mortensen and J. Wolkers (in press). Biotransformation of PCBs in arctic seabirds: characterization of phase I and II pathways at transcriptional, translational and activity levels. Comparative Biochemistry & Physiology Part A. Doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2010.02.009

5. Kortner, T.M., Pavlikova, N. and A. Arukwe (in press). Effects of tributyltin on salmon interrenal CYP11beta, steroidogenic factor-1 and glucocorticoid receptor transcripts in the presence and absence of second messenger activator, forskolin. Marine Environmental Research doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2010.01.005

6. Pham, H.Q., Kjørsvik E., Nguyen, A.T., Nguyen, M.D. and A. Arukwe (2010). Reproductive cycle in female Waigieu seaperch (Psammoperca waigiensis) reared under different salinity levels and the effects of dopamine antagonist on steroid hormone levels. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol., 383: 137-145.

7. Pham, H.Q., Nguyen, A.T., Nguyen, M.D. and A. Arukwe (2010). Sex steroid levels, oocyte maturation and spawning performance in Waigieu seaperch (Psammoperca waigiensis) exposed to Thyroxin, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone and Carp Pituitary Extract. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A 155: 223-230

8. Routti, H., B.M. Jenssen, C. Lydersen, C., Bäckman, A. Arukwe, M. Nyman, K.M. Kovacs, and G.W. Gabrielsen (2010). Hormone, vitamin and contaminant status during moulting and fasting period in ringed seals (Phoca hispida) from Svalbard. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A 155:70-76

9. Ucán-Marín, F., Arukwe, A., Mortensen, A.S., Gabrielsen G.W. and R.J. Letcher (2010). Recombinant albumin and transthyretin transport proteins from two gull species and human: Chlorinated and brominated contaminant binding and thyroid hormones. Environ. Sci. Technol. 44: 497-504

10. Routti, H., van Bavel, B., Letcher, R.J., Arukwe, A., Chu, S., G.W. Gabrielsen (2009). Concentrations, Patterns and Metabolites of Organochlorine Pesticides in relation to xenobiotic Phase I and II enzyme activities in Ringed Seals (Phoca hispida) from Svalbard and the Baltic Sea. Environ. Pollut. 157:2428-2434.

11. Kortner TM, Mortensen AS, Hansen MD and A. Arukwe (2009). Neural aromatase transcript and protein levels in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are modulated by the ubiquitous water pollutant, 4-nonylphenol. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 164:91-99.

12. Forberg. T., O. Vadstein and A. Arukwe (2009). Strategies to unravel gene expression responses of host-microbe interactions in cod (Gadus morhua) larvae. LARVI ’09 – FISH & SHELLFISH LARVICULTURE SYMPOSIUM C.I. Hendry, G. Van Stappen, M. Wille and P. Sorgeloos (Eds). European Aquaculture Society, Special Publication No. 38, Oostende, Belgium, 2009.

13. Kortner, T.M., Overrein, I., Øie, G., Kjørsvik, E. and A. Arukwe (2009). Modulation of hormonal regulation and digestive capacity in Atlantic cod larvae (Gadus morhua) as influenced by prey. LARVI ’09 – FISH & SHELLFISH LARVICULTURE SYMPOSIUM C.I. Hendry, G. Van Stappen, M. Wille and P. Sorgeloos (Eds). European Aquaculture Society, Special Publication No. 38, Oostende, Belgium, 2009.

14. Kortner, T.M., S.-H. Vang and A. Arukwe (2009). Modulation of salmon ovarian steroidogenesis and growth factor responses by the xenoestrogen, 4-nonylphenol. Chemosphere 77: 989-998.

15. Rønning, B., A.S. Mortensen, B. Moe, O. Chastel, A. Arukwe and C. Bech (2009). Food restriction in young Japanese quails: effects on growth, metabolism, plasma thyroid hormones and mRNA species in the thyroid hormone signaling pathway. J. Exp. Biol. 212: 3060-3067.

16. Kortner, T.M., Rocha, E. and A. Arukwe (2009). Previtellogenic oocyte growth and transcriptional changes of steroidogenic enzyme genes in immature female Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.) after exposure to the androgens 11-Ketotestosterone and testosterone. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A 152: 304-313.

17. Ucán-Marín, F., Arukwe, A., Mortensen, A.S., Fox, G.A., Gabrielsen G.W. and R.J. Letcher (2009). Recombinant transthyretin purification and competitive binding with organohalogen compounds in two gull species (Larus argentatus and Larus hyperboreus). Toxicol. Sci. 107: 440-450.

18. Kortner, T.M., Rocha, E. and A. Arukwe (2009). Androgenic Modulation of Early Growth of Atlantic Cod (Gadus Morhua) Previtellogenic Oocytes and Zona Radiata-Related Genes. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health A., 72: 184-195.

19. Braathen, M., Mortensen, A.S., Sandvik, M., Skåre, J.U. and A. Arukwe (2009). Estrogenic effects of selected hydroxy polychlorinated biphenyl congeners (OH-PCB) in primary culture of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) hepatocytes. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 56:111-22

20. Mortensen, A.S and A. Arukwe (2009). Effects of tributyltin (TBT) on in vitro hormonal and biotransformation responses of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). J. Toxicol. Environ. Health A., 72: 209-218