Influence of the aquatic environment and 1α,25(OH) vitamin D on calcium influx in the intestine of adult zebrafish.

We investigated the effects of environment calcium challenge and 1α,25(OH) vitamin D (1,25-D) on Ca influx in the intestine of zebrafish (ZF). In vitroCa influx was analyzed using intestines from fed and fasted fish. ZF were held in water containing Ca (0.

Fern-9(11)-ene-2α,3β-diol Action on Insulin Secretion under Hyperglycemic Conditions.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect and the mechanism of action of fernenediol as an insulin secretagogue. Wistar rats were treated with 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/kg fernenediol before inducing hyperglycemia by oral glucose.