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Abstract
Injection of 9-cis-retinoic acid (9CRA) significantly increased hemolymph glucose levels in crabs.
- 9CRA induced hyperglycemia in intact crabs in a dose-dependent manner.
- The hyperglycemic effect of 9CRA was associated with the crustacean hyperglycemic hormone (CHH).
- Eyestalk-ablated crabs did not exhibit hyperglycemia following 9CRA injection.
- 9CRA administration resulted in reduced hyperglycemic activity of eyestalks and elevated CHH levels in hemolymph.
- All-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) did not alter hemolymph glucose or CHH levels.
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