Cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate/cortisol ratio responses to physical stress in males are influenced by pubertal development.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of metabolic abnormalities, hyperandrogenemia and ovulation induction by clomiphene/acupuncture on liver function parameters among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS:This is a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. All 1000 subjects were diagnosed as P...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cai WY,Gao JS,Luo X,Ma HL,Ge H,Liu N,Xia Q,Wang Y,Han BW,Wu XK

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an original application of quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (Q.RT-PCR) for the evaluation of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and beta-actin mRNA in small atrial samples (10-15 mg). A fixed amount of total RNA was simultaneously reverse transcribed ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Iascone MR,Vittorini S,Collavoli A,Cupelli A,Kraft G,Biagini A,Clerico A

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-eight morbidly obese patients were placed on a very low calorie (800 kcal) formula diet (OPTIFAST) for a 10-week period with the goal of achieving 10% weight loss within this time. Weekly serum leptin measurements were performed to determine whether changes in this adipose protein would serve as a useful marker ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Xenachis C,Samojlik E,Raghuwanshi MP,Kirschner MA

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaired glucose tolerance is present in many acromegalic patients and treatment with somatostatin analogs has variable effects on glycemic control. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 2 somatostatin analogs on glucose metabolism, lanreotide slow release (L-SR) and octreotide long acting release (O-LAR...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Ronchi C,Epaminonda P,Cappiello V,Beck-Peccoz P,Arosio M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize natriuretic peptide receptor (NPr) gene expression in human tissues, we cloned portions of the cDNAs codifying for NPr with guanylyl cyclase activity (NPr-A and NPr-B) and without guanylyl cyclase activity (NPr-C). Total RNA was extracted from samples taken at surgery from normal human tissues. NPr-A a...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sarzani R,Dessì-Fulgheri P,Paci VM,Espinosa E,Rappelli A

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to examine the effects of strenuous training on the hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal axis activity. Exercise tests and saliva collections for analysis of awakening cortisol response (ACR) and midnight cortisol were performed before and after a 7-day period of intensified training in a group of ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Minetto MA,Lanfranco F,Tibaudi A,Baldi M,Termine A,Ghigo E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with Cushing's syndrome and metastatic small cell lung cancer. The plasma ACTH concentrations were markedly elevated (91.6 pmol/L), and the AM cortisol did not suppress by > 50% overnight after administration of 8 mg dexamethasone, both consistent with the ectopic ACTH syndrome. Immunohistochemic...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Auchus RJ,Mastorakos G,Friedman TC,Chrousos GP

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) could be used to diagnose Type 2 diabetes mellitus in She Chinese People and to assess the role of HbA1c in the development of cardiovascular disease. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:An ethnically representative sample of 687 (277 males and 410 females) adults, 20...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lin Y,Xu Y,Chen G,Huang B,Chen Z,Yao L,Chen Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We treated a 10 6/12 year old prepubertal male with hypophosphatemic rickets, who was growing poorly despite appropriate treatment with calcitriol and phosphate, with exogenous growth hormone (for an initial trial period of 4 months, followed by 14 months of continuous treatment at a dose of 4 IU three times weekly) e...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lanes R,Harrison HE

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus is frequently observed in patients with acromegaly. Current therapies for acromegaly may impact glucose regulation, influencing insulin sensitivity and secretion. The question whether these therapies modify control and progression of diabetes once present is still open. AIM:Aim of our stud...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Cambuli VM,Galdiero M,Mastinu M,Pigliaru F,Auriemma RS,Ciresi A,Pivonello R,Amato M,Giordano C,Mariotti S,Colao A,Baroni MG

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-acting im bromocriptine was administered to 7 patients with pituitary macroadenomas (4 acromegalics, 1 Nelson's syndrome and 2 prolactinomas), with good tolerance except during the first 24 h. During a 42-day period hormonal, CT-scan and visual field variations were followed. In acromegalics HGH decrease was not ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Halperin I,Rodriguez MD,Cardenal C,Casamitjana R,Martinez Osaba MJ,Lienas V,Vilardell E

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with active Cushing's syndrome have an increased thrombotic tendency. We chose to reassess the mechanism underlying the thrombophilic state associated with this clinical condition using sensitive markers of coagulation and fibrinolysis activation in 17 patients with active disease. The results were compared w...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fatti LM,Bottasso B,Invitti C,Coppola R,Cavagnini F,Mannucci PM

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The enterohepatic circulation of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) is higher in thyrotoxicosis. Bile-salt sequestrants bind iodothyronines and thereby increase their fecal excretion. We, therefore, evaluated the effect of colestipol-hydrochloride administration on clinical and biochemical indices of patients wi...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Hagag P,Nissenbaum H,Weiss M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid hormone acts on the oocytes, sperm and embryo during fertilization, implantation and placentation. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism may influence fertility. However, evidence of the association of hyperthyroidism with infertility is scarce and sometimes conflicting. Thyroid hormone influences human repr...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Mintziori G,Kita M,Duntas L,Goulis DG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 17-year-old girl presenting short stature (height 149 cm, below the 3rd percentile), obesity (weight 83.5 kg, body mass index 37 kg/m2) and secondary amenorrhea, in whom endocrinological evaluation disclosed an absolute lack of GH responsiveness to both suprapituitary challenges and repetitive ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Scacchi M,Alé G,Silvestri P,Cavagnini F

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelins (ETs) are potent vasoconstrictive peptides released from the endothelium and other tissues, which act on target cells by receptorial calcium-mediated mechanisms. ET-1 levels are increased in diabetes, and observations suggest the involvement of ETs in the pathogenesis of diabetic angiopathy. However, it is...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： De Carlo E,Milanesi A,Martini C,Maffei P,Sicolo N,Scandellari C

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoid over-treatment in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) may suppress GH secretion and growth. Aims of our study were: 1) to evaluate post-exercise GH response in patients affected by CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, in comparison with a group of healthy subjects; 2) to investigate the ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bizzarri C,Ubertini G,Crea F,Colabianchi D,Loche S,Ravà L,Cappa M

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial weekly serum samples (for 3 weeks) were obtained from 42 patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC, papillary no.=35, follicular no.=6, Hurthle cell no.=1) for serum thyroid hormone, TSH and TG before and after total thyroidectomy. Serum specimens were also obtained one month after radioiodine (131I) the...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lima N,Cavaliere H,Tomimori E,Knobel M,Medeiros-Neto G

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 39-year-old Danish woman was treated with an oral dose of 400 MBq 131I for a non-toxic goiter with compression symptoms. Serum anti-TPO and TSH receptor antibodies were negative before radioiodine therapy. The patient developed hyperthyroidism four months after treatment and ophthalmopathy after another three months...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Nygaard B,Metcalfe RA,Phipps J,Weetman AP,Hegedüs L

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human amniotic fluid (HAF) contains multipotent stem cells [amniotic fluid-derived stem cells (AFSC)] which can differentiate into a variety of different cell types. Recently, we demonstrated that obestatin, a peptide encoded by the ghrelin gene, exerts anti-apoptotic effects in pancreatic beta-cells and human islets ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Trovato L,De Fazio R,Annunziata M,Sdei S,Favaro E,Ponti R,Marozio L,Ghigo E,Benedetto C,Granata R

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the difference of serum levels of 10 adipokines (apelin, chemerin, fatty acid-binding protein-4, fibroblast growth factor-21, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, nesfatin-1, omentin-1, resistin, vaspin, and visfatin) among women with gestational diabetes and healthy pregnant controls. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Bellos I,Fitrou G,Pergialiotis V,Perrea DN,Daskalakis G

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of malignant islet-cell tumor with oncocytic features occurring in a 54-year-old woman with symptoms of organic hypoglycemia is reported. The tumor was composed of ribbons of cells arranged in an endocrine pattern. The cytoplasm of these cells was eosinophilic and finely granular. Ultrastructurally, the cells c...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sadoul JL,Saint-Paul MC,Hoffman P,Plazza M,Birtwisle Y,Freychet P,Loubiere R

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal-dystrophy (APECED) or autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disease due to mutations in the AIRE (AutoImmune REgulator) gene. The clinical diagnosis is classically based on the presence of at least two of th...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Fierabracci A,Arena A,Toto F,Gallo N,Puel A,Migaud M,Kumar M,Chengappa KG,Gulati R,Negi VS,Betterle C

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptin, insulin, ghrelin, and IGF-I are circulating peptide hormones concerned with energy homeostasis and the regulation of GH axis. They are present in human milk, and are thought to promote neonatal development. The aim of the present study was to detect these substances in goat milk and determine whether their lev...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Rosi F,Aufy AA,Magistrelli D

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis is dependent upon the secretion of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), a tripeptide originating in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN). These so-called hypophysiotropic neurons are under feedback inhibition by circulating levels of thyroid hormone...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Lechan RM,Fekete C

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Blepharophimosis syndrome (BPES) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition resulting from heterozygous mutations in the FOXL2 gene and clinically characterized by an eyelid malformation associated (type I) or not (type II) with premature ovarian failure. The distinction between the two forms is critical for ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Nuovo S,Passeri M,Di Benedetto E,Calanchini M,Meldolesi I,Di Giacomo MC,Petruzzi D,Piemontese MR,Zelante L,Sangiuolo F,Novelli G,Fabbri A,Brancati F

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scavenger receptor A (SR-A) is the main receptor through which oxidized LDL (oxLDL) and advanced glycation end products get into the cells. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of an ACE inhibitor, perindopril, on the expression of SR-A in renal tubulointerstitium of diabetic rats. Diabetes was i...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Sun L,Wen JH,Sun HL,Shu XC,Hu F,Yin DC,Yang Q,Zeng YJ,Sun Y,Liu L

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unfortunately, the fourth author's middle name was missed out in the original publication of this article. The complete correct name should read as follows. ...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Tresoldi AS,Sburlati LF,Rodari M,Schinkelshoek MS,Perrino M,De Leo S,Montefusco L,Colombo P,Arosio M,Lania AGA,Fugazzola L,Chiti A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apart from waist circumference, other adiposity measures, such as subscapular skin fold (SST), arouse growing interest due to their relationship to metabolic complications and cardiovascular risk. The IGF-I system is deregulated in obese subjects in proportion to their degree of visceral adiposity. AIM:To e...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Savastano S,Barbato A,Di Somma C,Guida B,Pizza G,Barrea L,Avallone S,Schiano di Cola M,Strazzullo P,Colao A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iodine balance during pregnancy and lactation was investigated by measuring iodine concentration in the urine of 11 pregnant women, born and living in a moderately iodine deficient endemic goiter area in Northeastern Sicily, collected during the last week of pregnancy, and between the 5th and 7th day after delivery, a...

journal_title：Journal of endocrinological investigation

authors： Vermiglio F,Lo Presti VP,Finocchiaro MD,Battiato S,Grasso L,Ardita FV,Mancuso A,Trimarchi F

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00