Research Performance: Publications & Presentations

Publications (1990-2013)

Summary of Publications (updated on 2013-05-02 )

  Papers in refereed journals 63   (Scopus cites: 1481)
  Chapters in books 6
  Papers in conference proceedings 19
  Abstracts in international meetings 112

Details of Publications

(A) Papers submitted / in preparation
  1. M.K.H. Wong, K.H. Sze, T. Chen, C.K. Cho, I.K. Chu, and A.O.L. Wong (2013)  Goldfish Spexin: Solution structure and novel function as a satiety factor in feeding control.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab (2nd review)

 

(B) Papers in Refereed Journals
  1. C. Sun, M. He, W.K.W. Ko, and A.O.L. Wong (2013)  Gene expression of luteinizing hormone receptor in carp somatotrophs differentially regulated by local actions of gonadotropin and dopamine D1 receptor activation.  Mol Cell Endocrinol (Epub ahead of print; DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2013.04.003)

  2. Q. Jiang and A.O.L. Wong (2013)  Signal transduction mechanisms for autocrine/paracrine regulation of somatolactin α secretion and synthesis in carp pituitary cells by somatolactin α and β.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab 304:E176-E186.

  3. J.P. Chang, A. Mar, M. Mlasichuk, and A.O.L. Wong (2012)  Kisspeptin-1 directly stimulates LH and GH secretion from goldfish pituitary cells in a Ca 2+ -dependent manner.  Gen Comp Endocrinol  179:38-46.

  4. Q. Jiang, W.K.W. Ko, and A.O.L. Wong (2011)  Insulin-like growth factor as a novel stimulator for somatolactin secretion and synthesis in carp pituitary cells via activation of MAPK cascades.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab 301:E1208-E1219.

  5. L. Huo and A.O.L. Wong (2009)  Genomic structure and transcriptional regulation of grass carp calmodulin gene.  Biochem Biophys Res Commun 390:827-833

  6. B. Yang, Q. Jiang, T. Chan, W.K.W. Ko, and A.O.L. Wong (2009)  Goldfish kisspeptin: Molecular cloning, tissue distribution of transcript expression, and stimulatory effects on prolactin, growth hormone and luteinizing hormone secretion and gene expression via direct actions at the pituitary level.  Gen Comp Endocrinol 165:60-71

  7. E. Zhao, A. Basak, A.O.L. Wong, W. Ko, A. Chen, G.C. Lopez, C.L. Grey, L.F. Canosa, G.M. Somoza, J.P. Chang, and V.L. Trudeau (2009)  The secretogranin II-derived peptide secretoneurin stimulates luteinizing hormone secretion from gonadotrophs.  Endocrinology 150:2273-2282

  8. Y. Yu, A.O.L. Wong, and J.P. Chang (2008)  Serotonin interferes Ca2+ and PKC signaling to reduce gonadotropin-releasing hormone-stimulated growth hormone secretion in goldfish pituitary cells.  Gen. Comp. Endocrinol 159:58-66 

  9. Q. Jiang, W.K.W. Ko, E.A. Lerner, K.M. Chan, and A.O.L. Wong (2008)  Grass carp somatolactin: I.  Evidence for PACAP induction of somatolactin α and β gene expression via activation of pituitary PAC-I receptors.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 295:E463-476 

  10. Q. Jiang, M. He, X. Wang, and A.O.L. Wong (2008)  Grass carp somatolactin: II.  Pharmacological study on post-receptor signaling mechanisms for PACAP-induced somatolactin α and β gene expression.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 295:E477-489

  11. B.W. Lau, A.O.L. Wong, G.S. Tsao, K.F. So, and H.K. Yip (2008)  Molecular cloning and characterization of the zebrafish (Danio rerio) telomerase catalytic subunit (Telomerase reverse transcriptase, TERT).  J Mol Neurosci 34: 63-75  

  12. K.H. Sze, H. Zhou, Y. Yang, M. He, Y. Jiang, and A.O.L. Wong (2007)  Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) as a growth hormone (GH)-releasing factor in grass carp:  II. Solution structure of a brain-specific PACAP by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and functional studies on GH release and gene expression.  Endocrinology 148:2042-2059 

  13. X. Wang, M.M. Chu, and A.O.L. Wong (2007)  Signaling mechanisms for a2-adrenergic inhibition of PACAP-induced growth hormone secretion and gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells..  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 292: E1750 -E1762 

  14. L.T. Lee, S.K. Siu, J.K. Tam, I.T. Lau, A.O.L. Wong, M.C. Lin, H. Vaudry, and B.K. Chow (2007)  Discovery of growth hormone-releasing hormones and receptors in non-mammalian vertebrates.  Pro. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 104: 2133-2138 

  15. A.O.L. Wong, M.C.Y. Chuk, H.C. Chan, and E.K.Y. Lee (2007)  Mechanisms for gonadotropin-releasing hormone potentiation of growth hormone rebound following norepinephrine inhibition in goldfish pituitary cells.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 292:E203-E214  

  16. A.O.L. Wong, H. Zhou, Y. Jiang, and W.K.W. Ko (2006)  Feedback regulation of growth hormone synthesis and secretion in fish and emerging concept of intrapituitary feedback loop.  Comp Biochem Physiol (Part A) 144: 284-305

  17. A.O.L. Wong, W.S. Li, C.Y. Leung, L. Huo, and H. Zhou (2005)  Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) as a growth hormone (GH)-releasing factor in grass carp: I. Functional coupling of cAMP- and Ca2+/ calmodulin-dependent signaling pathways in PACAP-induced GH secretion and GH gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells.  Endocrinology 146: 5407-5424 

  18. W.S. Li, D. Chen, A.O.L. Wong, and H.R. Lin  (2005)  Molecular cloning, tissue distribution, and ontogeny of mRNA expression of growth hormone in organge-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides).  Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 144: 78-89 

  19. L. Huo, G. Fu, X. Wang, W.K.W. Ko, and A.O.L. Wong  (2005)  Modulation of calmodulin gene expression as a novel mechanism for growth hormone feedback control by insulin-like growth factor in grass carp pituitary cells.  Endocrinology 146:3821-3835 

  20. H. Zhou, Y. Jiang, W.K.W. Ko, W.S. Li, and A.O.L. Wong (2005)  Paracrine regulation of growth hormone gene expression by gonadotropin release in grass carp pituitary cells: functional implications, molecular mechanisms, and signal transduction.  J. Mol. Endocrinol. 34:415-432  

  21. L. Huo, E.K.Y. Lee, P.C. Leung, and A.O.L. Wong  (2004)  Goldfish calmodulin: Molecular cloning, tissue distribution, and regulation of transcript expression in goldfish pituitary cells.  Endocrinology 145: 5056-5067 

  22. H. Zhou, X. Wang, W.K.W. Ko, and A.O.L. Wong  (2004)  Evidence for a novel intrapituitary autocrine/paracrine feedback loop regulating growth hormone synthesis and secretion in grass carp pituitary cells by functional interactions between gonadotrophs and somatotrophs.  Endocrinology 145: 5548-5559 

  23. H. Zhou, W.K.W. Ko, W.K.K. Ho, S.S. Stojilkovic, and A.O.L. Wong  (2004)  Novel aspects of growth hormone (GH) autoregulation: GH-induced GH gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells through autocrine/paracrine mechanisms.  Endocrinology 145:4615-4628 

  24. A.O.L. Wong, H. Zhou, W.K.W. Ko, and W.K.K. Ho  (2004)  A novel feedback mechanism regulating growth hormone synthesis and secretion in Chinese grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus).  J. Fish. Soc. Taiwan 31:141-153 (Invited Review)

  25. Y. Wang, A.O.L. Wong, and W. Ge  (2003)  Cloning, regulation of messenger ribonucleic acid expression, and function of a new isoform of pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide in the zebrafish ovary.  Endocrinology 144:4799-4810 

  26. D. Xiao, A.O.L. Wong, and H.R. Lin (2003)  Lack of growth hormone-releasing peptide-6 action on in vivo and in vitro growth hormone secretion in sexually immature and grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus).  Fish Physiol Biochem 26: 315-327

  27. D. Xiao, M.M.S. Chu, E.K.Y. Lee, H.R. Lin, and A.O.L. Wong  (2002)  Regulation of growth hormone release in common carp pituitary cells by pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide :  Signal transduction involves cAMP- and calcium-dependent mechanisms.  Neuroendocrinology 76: 325-338

  28. D. Xiao, M.S. Chu, K.Y. Lee, A.O.L. Wong, and H.R. Lin (2002)  Effects of pituitary adenylate activating polypeptide on intracellular cAMP and Ca2+ levels in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) pituitary cells in vitro.   ACTA Biochimica et Biophysica Sinca 34:790-795

  29. A.O.L. Wong, H.Y.S. Cheung, E.K.Y. Lee, K.M. Chan, and C.H.K. Cheng (2002)  Goldfish prolactin :  Production of recombinant hormone in E. coli, its applications in radioimmunoassay and receptor binding, and in vitro study of prolactin release from goldfish pituitary cells.  Gen.Comp.Endocrinol. 126: 75-

  30. W.S. Li, H.R. Lin, and A.O.L. Wong (2002)  Effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone on growth hormone secretion and gene expression in common carp pituitary cells.  Comp Biochem Physiol 132B: 335-341

  31. D.L.Y. Tse, R.T.K. Pang, A.O.L. Wong, S.M. Chan, H. Vaudry, and B.K.C. Chow (2002)  Identifiction of a receptor for both peptide histidine isoleucine and peptide histidine valine.  Endocrinology 143: 1327-1336 

  32. T. Koshimizu, F. Van Goor, M. Tomic, A.O.L. Wong, A. Tanoue, G. Tsujimoto, and S.S. Stojilkovic (2000)  Characterization of calcium signaling by purinergic receptor-channels expressed in excitable cells.  Mol Pharmacol 58: 936-945

  33. T. Koshimizu, M. Tomic, A.O.L. Wong, D. Zivadinovic, and S.S. Stojilkovic (2000)  Characterization of purinergic receptors and receptor-channels in anterior pituitary cells.  Endocrinology 141: 4091-4099

  34. J.P. Chang, J.D. Johnson, F. Van Goor, C.J.H. Wong, W.K. Yunker, A.D. Uretsky, D. Taylor, R.M. Jobin, A.O.L. Wong, and J.I. Goldberg  (2000)  Signal transduction mechanisms mediating secretion in goldfish gonadotropes and somatotropes.  Biochem Cell Biol. 78: 329-343 (Invited Review)

  35. A.O.L. Wong, W.S. Li, E.K.Y. Lee, M.Y. Leung, L.Y. Tse, B.K.C. Chow, H.R. Lin, and J.P. Chang  (2000)  Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide as a novel hypophysiotropic factor in fish.  Biochem. Cell. Biol. 78: 139-153 (Invited Review)

  36. E.K.Y. Lee, V.C.C. Chan, J.P. Chang, W.K. Yunker, and A.O.L. Wong  (2000)   Norepinephrine regulation of growth hormone release from goldfish pituitary cells.  I.  Involvement of a2 adrenergic receptor and interactions with dopamine and salmon gonadotropin-releasing hormone.  J Neuroendocrinology 12: 311-322

  37. W.K. Yunker, E.K.Y. Lee, A.O.L. Wong, and J.P. Chang  (2000)  Norepinephrine regulation of growth hormone release from goldfish pituitary cells.  II.  Intracellular sites of action.  J Neuroendocrinology 12: 323-333

  38. A.O.L. Wong, M.Y. Leung, W.L.C. Shea, L.Y. Tse, J.P. Chang, and B.K.C. Chow  (1998)  Hypophysiotropic action of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) in the goldfish: Immunohistochemical demonstration of PACAP in the pituitary, PACAP stimulation of growth hormone release, and molecular cloning of goldfish pituitary type I PACAP receptor.  Endocrinology  139: 3465-3479

  39. W.K.K. Ho, Z.Q. Meng, H.L. Lin, C.T. Poon, Y.K. Leung, K.T. Yan, N. Dias, A.P.K. Che, J. Liu, W.M. Zheng, Y. Sun, and A.O.L. Wong  (1998)  Expression of grass carp growth hormone by baculovirus in silkworm larvae.  Biochimica Biophysica Acta  1381: 331-339

  40. A.O.L. Wong, C.K. Murphy, J.P. Chang, C.M. Neumann, A. Lo, and R.E. Peter   (1998)   Direct actions of serotonin on gonadotropin-II and growth hormone release from goldfish pituitary cells : - Interactions with gonadotropin-releasing hormone and dopamine and further evaluation of serotonin receptor specificity.  Fish Physiol Biochem 19: 23-34

  41. A.O.L. Wong, S. Ng, E.K.Y. Lee, R.C.Y. Leung, and W.K.K. Ho  (1998)   Somatostatin inhibits (D-Arg 6, Pro 9-NEt) salmon gonadotropin-releasing homone - and dopamine D1 - stimulated growth hormone release from pituitary cells of grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idellus.  Gen Comp Endocrinol 110: 29-45

  42. G.Y. Lin, K.L. Yu, X.Z. Wang, A.O.L. Wong, K.X. Long, Y. Pang  (1997)  Expression of goldfish growth hormone II using a baculovirus expression system.  Chin J Biotech 13(2): 91-97

  43. J.P. Chang, J.T. Abele, F. Van Goor, A.O.L. Wong, and C.M. Neumann  (1996)  Role of calmodulin and arachidonic acid in mediating dopamine D1- and GnRH-stimulated growth hormone release in goldfish pituitary cells.  Gen Comp Endocrinol 102: 88-101

  44. A.O.L. Wong, Y. Le Drean, D. Liu, Z. Hu, S. Du, and C.L. Hew (1996)  Induction of chinook salmon growth hormone promoter activity by the cAMP-dependent pathway involves two cAMP-response elements with CGTCA motif and the pituitary-specific transcription factor Pit-1.  Endocrinology 137: 1775-1784 

  45. Y. Le Drean, D. Liu, A.O.L. Wong, F. Xiong, and C.L. Hew  (1996)   Steroidogenic factor 1 and estradiol receptor act in synergism to regulate the expression of the salmon gonadotropin II ß subunit gene.  Mol Endocrinol 10:217-229 

  46. A.O.L. Wong, B.C. Moor, C. Hawkins, N. Narayanan, and J. Kraicer (1995).    Cytosolic protein kinase A activity mediates the growth hormone-releasing action of growth hormone-releasing factor in purified rat somatotrophs.  Neuroendocrinolgoy 61:590-600

  47. A.O.L. Wong, F. van Goor, R.M. Jobin, C. Molenkamp, and J.P. Chang (1994).  Interactions of cyclic AMP, protein kinase C and Calcium in dopamine- and GnRH-stimulated growth hormone release in the goldfish.  Endocrinology  135:1593-1604

  48. C.K. Murthy, A.O.L. Wong, H.R. Habibi, J.E. Rivier, and R.E. Peter (1994).  Receptor binding of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists that inhibit gonadotropin-II and growth hormone release in goldfish, Carassius auratusBiol Reprod  51:349-357 

  49. A.O.L. Wong, G. Van Der Kraak, and J. P. Chang (1994).  Cyclic 3':5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) mediates dopamine D1-stimulated growth hormone release from goldfish pituitary cells.  Neuroendocrinology  60:410-417 

  50. J.P. Chang, F. Van Goor, A.O.L. Wong, R.M. Jobin, and C.M. Neumann (1994).    Signal transduction pathways in GnRH- and dopamine D1-stimulated growth hormone secretion in the goldfish.  Chinese J Physiol  37:111-127 [Invited Review Paper]  (Invited Review)

  51. A.O.L. Wong, and J.P. Chang (1994).  Entry of extracellular calcium mediates dopamine D1-induced growth hormone release from goldfish pituitary cells.  Gen Comp Endocrinol  94:316-328

  52. C.K. Murthy, R.J. Turner, A.O.L. Wong, P.D.P. Rao, J.E. Rivier, and R.E. Peter (1994).  Differential actions of a mammalian gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist on gonadotropin-II and growth hormone release in goldfish, Carassius auratusNeuroendocrinology 59:561-571

  53. F. Van Goor, J.I. Goldberg, A.O.L. Wong, R.M. Jobin, and J.P. Chang (1994).  Morphological identification of live gonadotropin, growth hormone, and prolactin cells in goldfish (Carassius auratus) pituitary cell cultures.  Cell Tissue Res 276:253-261

  54. A.O.L. Wong, J.P. Chang, and R.E. Peter (1993).  Interactions of somatostatin, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and the gonads on dopamine-stimulated growth hormone release in the goldfish.  Gen Comp Endocrinol 92:366-378

  55. A.O.L. Wong, J.P. Chang, and R.E. Peter (1993).  Characterization of D1 receptors mediating dopamine-stimulated growth hormone release from pituitary cells of the goldfish, Carassius auratusEndocrinology 133:577-584

  56. A.O.L. Wong, J.P. Chang, and R.E. Peter (1993).  In vitro and in vivo evidence that dopamine exerts growth hormone releasing activity in the goldfish.  Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 264: E925-E932

  57. C. Peng, J.P. Chang, K.L. Yu, A.O.L. Wong, R.E. Peter, and J.E. Rivier  (1993).  Neuropeptide Y stimulates growth hormone and gonadotropin-II secretion in the goldfish pituitary: Involvement of both presynaptic and pituitary cell actions.  Endocrinology 132:1820-1829

  58. A.O.L. Wong, J.P. Chang, and R.E. Peter (1993).  Dopamine functions as a growth hormone-releasing factor in the goldfish.  Fish Physiol Biochem 11:77-84 (Invited Paper)

  59. J.P. Chang, R.M. Jobin, and A.O.L. Wong (1993)  Intracellular mechanisms mediating gonadotropin and growth hormone release in the goldfish, Carassius auratusFish Physiol Biochem 11:25-33 (Invited Review)

  60. V.L.Trudeau, B.D. Sloley, A.O.L. Wong and R.E. Peter  (1993)   Interaction of gonadal steroids with brain dopamine and gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the control of gonadotropin-II secretion in the goldfish.  Gen Comp Endocrinol 89:39-50

  61. A.O.L. Wong, J.P. Chang and R.E. Peter (1992).  Dopamine stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary of goldfish, Carassius auratus, through the dopamine D1 receptors.  Endocrinology 130: 1201-1210

  62. J.P. Chang, A.O.L. Wong, G. Van Der Kraak and F. Van Goor (1992).  Relationship between cyclic AMP-stimulated and native gonadotropin-releasing hormone-stimulated gonadotropin release in the goldfish.  Gen Comp Endocrinol 86: 359-377

  63. J.P. Chang, K.L. Yu, A.O.L. Wong and R.E. Peter (1990).  Differential actions of dopamine receptor subtypes on gonadotropin and growth hormone release in vitro in goldfish.  Neuroendocrinology 51: 664-674

 

(C) Book Chapters
  1. J.P. Chang, and A.O.L. Wong (2009)  Growth hormone regulation in fish: A multifactorial model with hypothalamic, peripheral and local autocrine/paracrine signals..  Fish Physiology vol.28, Chapter 4, pp.151-195. (Invited book chapter)

  2. 黃安林, 周紅, 高潔芸, 何國強.  (2006)  在草魚中新發現的生長激素合成和分泌的反饙調控機理.  中國科技發展精典文庫. 第一部分 農業科技, 第七 章. 漁業科技, pp.1-7.  (Invited Book Chapter)

  3. H. Zhou, W.S. Li, E.K.Y. Lee, and A.O.L. Wong (2001)  Autoregulation of growth hormone synthesis in grass carp pituitary cells.  In : Perspective in Comparative Endocrinology : Unity and Diversity  (H.J. Th. Goos, R.K. Rastogi, H. Vaudry, and R. Pierantoni, eds).  Monduzzi Editore, Italy, pp.827-833

  4. M.Y. Leung, L.Y. Tse, K.L. Yu, B.K.C. Chow, and A.O.L. Wong (1999)  Molecular cloning and tissue distribution of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide in the goldfish.  In :  Recent Progress in Molecular and Comparative Endocrinology (H.B. Kwon, J.M.P. Joss, and S. Ishii, eds).  Hormone Research Center, Chonnam National University, Korea, pp.383-388

  5. M.Y. Leung, J.P. Chang, B.K.C. Chow, and A.O.L. Wong (1997)  Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide functions as a novel growth hormone releasing factor in the goldfish.  In : Advances in Comparative Endocrinology, Volume I (S. Kawashima and S. Kikuyama, eds). Monduzzi Editore, Italy, pp.681-686

  6. L.Y. Tse, M.Y. Leung, A.O.L. Wong, K.L. Yu, and B.K.C. Chow (1997)  Evolution and tissue distribution of goldfish vasoactive intestinal peptide and peptide histidine isoleucine.  In : Advances in Comparative Endocrinology, Volume I (S. Kawashima and S. Kikuyama, eds). Monduzzi Editore, Italy, pp.655-660

 

(D)  Papers in Conference Proceedings
  1. W.W. Wong, X. Jiang and A.O.L. Wong (2011)  Glucagon up-regulates PIAS1 gene expression in grass carp hepatocytes via MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling.  In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 6, 2011), pp.53-54.

  2. M.K.H. Wong, T. Chen, and A.O.L. Wong (2011)  Novel function of neuropeptide Q as a feeding inhibitor in fish model:  - A pilot study in goldfish.  In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 6, 2011), pp.35-36.

  3. X. Jiang and A.O.L. Wong (2011)  Grass carp SOCS and CISH:  Molecular cloning, Tissue distribution and functional role in growth hormone receptor signaling.  In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 6, 2011), pp.45-46.

  4. Q. Jiang and A.O.L. Wong (2011)  Autocrine/paracrine regulation of somatolactin a gene expression in carp pituitary cells by somatolactin a and β:  Functional role of JAK2/STAT5, PI3K/Akt and MAPK cascades.  In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 6, 2011), pp.43-44.

  5. G. Hu, W.K.W. Ko, and A.O.L. Wong (2011)  Gene products of TAC3 gene stimulate SLa gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells.  Program & Abstracts, In: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 6, 2011), pp.41-42.

  6. Q. Jiang, W.K.W. Ko, J. Xiao, K.M. Chan, and A.O.L. Wong (2009) IGF-I as novel stimulator for pituitary somatolactin a and β expression via activation of ERK1/2 and P38 MAPK cascades.  In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 22, 2009), pp.43-44.  (Best Poster Presentation Award for 24th HKSEMR Annual Scientific Meeting)

  7. J. Xiao, Q. Jiang, and A.O.L. Wong (2009) Novel mechanisms for SOCS3 regulation in grass carp: Synergistic actions of growth hormone and glucagon at the hepatic level.  In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong (Nov 22, 2009), pp.39-40.

  8. W.M. Lau, S.X. Li, G.S.W. Tsao, A.O.L. Wong, and H.K. Yip (2004)  Expression of telomerase activity and telomeric catalytic subunit in goldfish (Carassius auratus) retina. Journal of Neurochemisty 88 (Suppl.1): 32

  9. A.O.L. Wong, H. Zhou, W.K.W. Ko, and W.K.K. Ho  (2003)  A novel intrapituitary feedback loop regulating growth hormone gene expression through local interactions between gonadotrophs and somatotrophs in Chinese grass carp.  In : Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Growth and Reproduction of Fish, Keelung (Taiwan), Oct 22, 2003, pp.10-15. [Invited Oral Presentation]

  10. A.K.W. To, and A.O.L. Wong  (2002)  Steroid regulation of growth hormone gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells.  In : Proceedings of the 21st Conference of Eurpean Comparative Endocrinologists, Bonn (Germany), Aug 26-30, 2002, pp.287-292.

  11. D. Xiao, A.O.L. Wong, and H.R. Lin (2001)  The regulation of ovine pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (oPACAP) on growth hormone (GH) secretion and signal transduction pathways in PACAP-stimulated GH secretion in common carp, Cyprinus carpio.  In : International Symposium on Cell Signaling, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.  Cell Biology International, 25 (10): 1068.

  12. R.C.Y. Leung, E.K.Y. Lee, and A.O.L. Wong  (1997)  Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide stimulates growth hormone release from grass carp pituitary cells through cAMP / protein kinase A - dependent mechanisms and entry of extracellular calcium.  In : Proceedings, XII th Annual Meeting of the Society for Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong.  Publication No.11: P2.

  13. A.O.L Wong, M.Y. Leung, E.K.Y. Lee, and B.K.C. Chow  (1997)  Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide stimulates growth hormone release from goldfish pituitary cells.  In : Proceedings, XII th Annual Meeting of the Society for Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong.  Publication No.11: P1.

  14. M.M.S. Chu, E.K.Y. Lee, and A.O.L. Wong  (1997)  Biphasic growth hormone release induced by protein kinase C activation in grass carp pituitary cells involves entry of extracellular Ca2+  and mobilization of intracellular Ca2+  stores.  In : Proceedings, XII th Annual Meeting of the Society for Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong.  Publication No.11: P3.

  15. A.O.L. Wong, M.Y. Leung, C.K. Murphy, J.P. Chang, and R.E. Peter   (1995)   Effects of norepinephrine on growth hormone release from the pituitary of goldfish, Carassius auratus. In : Proceedings, Xth Annual Meeting of the Society for Study of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong.  Publication No.10: P5.

  16. D.K.O. Chan, A.O.L. Wong, and C.K.C. Wong (1993).  Environmental adaptation in the eel - the role of hormones.  In :  Proceedings, 2nd Intercongress Symposium of Asia Oceania Society of Comparative Endocrinology, Chingmai, Thailand, p.5-10.[Invited oral presentation]

  17. V.L. Trudeau, B.D. Sloley, A.O.L. Wong and R.E. Peter (1991).  Mechanisms of sex steroid positive and negative feedback in teleost.  In :  Proceedings of the 4th international Symposium on the Reproductive Physiology of Fish.  A.P. Scott, J.P. Sumpter, D.E. Kime and M. Rolfe (eds).  FishSymp 91, Sheffield, p.224-226. [Invited oral presentation]

  18. D.K.O. Chan, and A.O.L. Wong (1991).  Temperature adaptation in the eel - role of catecholamines and adrenergic receptors in regulating cardiac function.  In :  Proceedings, 5th International Symposium on Fish Physiology, Odense, Denmark, p.16.

  19. D.K.O. Chan, A.O.L. Wong, P.P.M. Lee, and K.M. Leung  (1991)  Adrenergic receptors and temperature acclimation in the eel, Anguilla japonica.  In :  Proceedings of 6th Annual Meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Reproduction, Hong Kong, p.14.

 

Presentations in International Meetings/other Universities

(A)  Presentations in International Meetings

  1. Invited State-of-the-art Lecture on “Spexin as a novel satiety factor in fish model”.  Symposium session on Neuroendocrinology, The 7th Congress of Asian & Oceania Society of Comparative Endocrinology (March 3-7, 2012), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

  2. Invited Symposium Presentation on “Molecular mechanisms for PACAP induction of growth hormone gene expression”.  Symposium Session 2-5 Neuroendocrinology & Pituitary, BIT’s 1st Annual World Congress of Endobolism-2011 (Jan 25-27), Xiamen, China.

  3. Selected Oral Presentation on “Signaling mechanisms for luteinizing hormone induction of growth hormone gene transcription in grass carp”.  The 6th Intercongress Symosium of the Asia and Oceania Society for Comparative Endocrinology (Jan 19-22, 2010), Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

  4. Invited Symposium Presentation on “Functional role of c-Fos and Jun B in PACAP induction of growth hormone gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells”.  The 2nd International Symposium of Fish Growth & Reproduction (June 20-21, 2009), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

  5. Invited Symposium Presentation on “New Components of Intrapituitary Feedback Loop regulating Growth Hormone Synthesis and Secretion in Grass Carp”,  The 6th International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology (June 22-27, 2008), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

  6. Invited Symposium Presentation on “Novel Aspects of Autocrine/Paracrine Actions of Growth Hormone in Grass Carp Pituitary Cells”, The 15th International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology (May 22-27, 2005), Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

  7. Invited Symposium Presentation on “Intrapituitary Feedback Loop regulating Growth Hormone Gene Expressin through Local Interactions between Gonadotrophs and Somaotrophs in Chinese Grass Carp”, International Symposium for Fish Growth and Reproduction (Oct 21-22, 2003), Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan.

  8. Selected Oral Presentation on “Functional Role of the Immediate Early Gene c-Fos in PACAP-stimulated Growth Hormone Gene Expression in Grass Carp Pituitary Cells”, The 4th Intercongress Symposiumof Asia and Oceania Society for Comparative Endocrinology (Oct 8-11, 2002), Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, China.

  9. Selected Oral Presentation on “PACAP as a novel growth hormone-releasing factor in fish models”, The 3 rd International Symposium of Asia and Oceania Society for Comparative Endocrinology, Hormone Research Center (Sept, 22-25, 1998), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.

  10. Selected Oral Presentation on “Dopamine as a novel growth hormone-releasing factor in goldfish”, The 2nd International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology (June 2-5, 1992).  St. Malo, France.

(B)  Invited Presentations in other Universities

  1. Nov 23, 2011, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guang Zhu, P.R. China.
  2. July 30, 2010, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  3. Aug, 18, 2009, Department of Biology & Chemistry, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  4. May 30, 2007, Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Canada
  5. April 26, 2007, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  6. Aug, 29, 2006, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  7. Aug 24, 2005, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  8. Jan 15, 2003, Department of Obstetrics & Gynnaecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  9. Jan 12, 2002, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  10. Jun 8, 2001, Postgraduate Conference on Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  11. Sept 28, 2001, Department of Biology & Chemistry, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  12. Dec 20, 2000, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan)  University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  13. Jun 27, 2000, Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Canada
  14. July 23, 1999, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  15. Dec 10, 1999, Mini-Symposium on Aquacultural Biotechnology, Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  16. Oct 17, 1998, Dept. of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  17. Oct 15, 1998, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou,  P.R. China.
  18. Jun 24, 1998, Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Canada.
  19. Jun 22, 1998, Department of Biochemistry, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.
  20. May 22, 1997, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  21. Oct 4, 1996, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, China.
  22. Oct 11, 1996, First Scientific Meeting of the Center for Cellular Biology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  23. March 18, 1995, State Key Laboratory for Reproduction, Nutrition & Diseases Control of Economic Aquatic Animals, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  24. March 16, 1995, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
  25. March 23, 1995, Department of Biochemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  26. Dec 12, 1994, Department of Zoology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
  27. April  23, 1994, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  28. Sept 20, 1993, Department of Physiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.