Somatostatinergic systems: an update on brain functions in normal and pathological aging.

abstract：:Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and α-, β-, and γ-melanocyte-stimulating hormones (α-, β-, γ-MSH), collectively known as melanocortins, together with their receptors (melanocortin receptors), are components of an ancient modulatory system. The clinical use of ACTH in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis started i...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Wang W,Guo DY,Lin YJ,Tao YX

更新日期：2019-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, insulin analogs are used in millions of diabetic patients. Insulin analogs have been developed to achieve more physiological insulin replacement in terms of time-course of the effect. Modifications in the amino acid sequence of the insulin molecule change the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the analogs...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Sciacca L,Le Moli R,Vigneri R

更新日期：2012-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiotherapy continues to be one of the most accepted medical treatments for cancer. Localized irradiation is the most common treatment for prostate, pancreatic, rectal, cervical and endometrial malignancies. Conventional localized fractions are total doses of 30-62Gy at 1.8-2Gy per fraction, with administration of ~6...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Costa S,Reagan MR

更新日期：2019-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition often asymptomatic but severe in these patients. Although glucose metabolism impairment and oxidative stress are known actors in the endothelial dysfunction/remodeling that occur...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Infante T,Forte E,Aiello M,Salvatore M,Cavaliere C

更新日期：2017-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The past two decades have witnessed many advances in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications. Increased screening has led to a greater recognition of type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM) and prediabetes; however, Hispanics/Latinos, the largest minority group in the US, ha...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Avilés-Santa ML,Colón-Ramos U,Lindberg NM,Mattei J,Pasquel FJ,Pérez CM

更新日期：2017-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex steroids play essential roles in the modulation of synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection in the hippocampus. Accumulating evidence shows that hippocampal neurons synthesize both estrogen and androgen. Recently, we also revealed the hippocampal synthesis of corticosteroids. The accurate concentrations of these hi...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hojo Y,Higo S,Kawato S,Hatanaka Y,Ooishi Y,Murakami G,Ishii H,Komatsuzaki Y,Ogiue-Ikeda M,Mukai H,Kimoto T

更新日期：2011-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The association between normal range thyroid function and offspring birth weight has been postulated, but evidence from observational studies is prone to be confounded. We conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study to explore the causal effects of maternal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Zhang X,Wu P,Chen Y,Zhang W,Xia K,Hu H,Zhou P

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Graves' Orbitopathy (GO) is the most frequent extrathyroidal manifestation of Graves' disease (GD). Its ultimate cause remains unclear, but it is commonly considered an autoimmune disorder due to self recognition of autoantigens constitutively expressed by orbital fibroblasts (OFs), and thyroid epithelial cells. High ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Lanzolla G,Vannucchi G,Ionni I,Campi I,Sileo F,Lazzaroni E,Marinò M

更新日期：2020-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cancer although occurring in reduced frequency is still an important disease, partly because of the bad prognosis when occurring in western countries. This decline in occurrence may mainly be due to the reduced prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection, which is the most important cause of gastric cance...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Waldum HL,Sagatun L,Mjønes P

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The orexigenic peptide hormone ghrelin is synthesized in the stomach and its receptor growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR1a) is expressed mainly in the central nervous system (CNS). In this review, we confine our discussion to the physiological role of GHSR1a in the brain. Paradoxically, despite broad expressio...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Kern A,Grande C,Smith RG

更新日期：2014-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Cushing's disease recurrence following successful pituitary surgery is common and merits prompt and careful diagnosis, as untreated hypercortisolism leads to increased morbidity and mortality. However, an established recurrence definition has not been forthcoming. This poses a diagnostic challenge especially early in ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hinojosa-Amaya JM,Varlamov EV,McCartney S,Fleseriu M

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) or amylin maintains a key role in metabolism. This 37-residues-peptide could form pancreatic amyloids, which are a characteristic feature of diabetes mellitus type 2. However, some species do not form amyloid fibril structures. By employing a biomimetic approach, we generated an ex...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Pulido-Capiz A,Díaz-Molina R,Martínez-Navarro I,Guevara-Olaya LA,Casanueva-Pérez E,Mas-Oliva J,Rivero IA,García-González V

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The origin of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is zoonotic. The circadian day-night is the rhythmic clue to organisms for their synchronized body functions. The "development for mankind" escalated the use of artificial light at night (ALAN). In this article, we tried to focus on the possible influence ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Khan ZA,Yumnamcha T,Mondal G,Devi SD,Rajiv C,Labala RK,Sanjita Devi H,Chattoraj A

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is metabolic bone disease caused by an altered balance between bone anabolism and catabolism. This dysregulated balance is responsible for fragile bones that fracture easily after minor falls. With an aging population, the incidence is rising and as yet pharmaceutical options to restore this imbalance is ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Bergen DJM,Kague E,Hammond CL

更新日期：2019-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Remodeling of the cellular distribution of gap junctions formed mainly by connexin-43 (Cx43) can be related to the increased incidence of cardiac arrhythmias. It has been shown that adaptation to chronic intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (IHH) attenuates the incidence and severity of ischemic and reperfusion ventricular ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Kohutova J,Elsnicova B,Holzerova K,Neckar J,Sebesta O,Jezkova J,Vecka M,Vebr P,Hornikova D,Szeiffova Bacova B,Egan Benova T,Hlavackova M,Tribulova N,Kolar F,Novakova O,Zurmanova JM

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the long-term efficacy of medication treatment vs. surgery treatment in patients with prolactinomas. Methods: An electronic literature search was performed using MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science databases for studies dated before July in 2018. Patients with prolactinom...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Ma Q,Su J,Li Y,Wang J,Long W,Luo M,Liu Q

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The health benefits of soy are widely reported but there are queries on the effect of soy isoflavones on thyroid function and the underlying mechanism of action. Materials and Methods: We examined the effect of soy isoflavones on reverse tri-iodothyronine (or 3,3',5'-tri-iodothyronine; rT3) in two studies ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Sathyapalan T,Köhrle J,Rijntjes E,Rigby AS,Dargham SR,Kilpatrick ES,Atkin SL

更新日期：2018-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Licorice has been used as a medicinal plant from 2.500 years. It shows a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory and immune regulatory actions. One of its most known effects is the induction of hypertension, and it can induce what appears to be pseudohyperaldosteronism, due...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Sabbadin C,Bordin L,Donà G,Manso J,Avruscio G,Armanini D

更新日期：2019-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Immobilization results in a substantial bone loss and increased fracture risk. Powerful bone anabolic therapies are necessary to counteract the bone loss and reduce fracture risk during periods with immobilization. Intermittent parathyroid hormone 1-34 (PTH) (teriparatide) and PTH related peptide analog abaloparatide ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Brent MB,Thomsen JS,Brüel A

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: This study aimed to test associations between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolites in urea cycle including arginine, citrulline and ornithine. Methods:This study used a hospital-based cross-sectional study design. We retrieved medical notes of 401 in-patients with onset of T2DM within 2 years and...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Cao YF,Li J,Zhang Z,Liu J,Sun XY,Feng XF,Luo HH,Yang W,Li SN,Yang X,Fang ZZ

更新日期：2019-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Female overweight/obesity has been reported to be associated with compromised pregnancy outcomes in fresh embryo transfer cycles. It is unclear whether the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) is adversely affected after all viable embryos are transferred from the first ovarian stimulation cycle. Objectives: ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Ding W,Zhang FL,Liu XC,Hu LL,Dai SJ,Li G,Kong HJ,Guo YH

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular mechanisms responsible for gonadotrophic control of ovarian follicle development and ovulation have not been fully delineated. In this study, prepubertal female rabbits were subjected to a combined PMSG/hCG treatment for the induction of follicle maturation and ovulation. Ovaries of 6 does at different time ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hu S,Liang X,Ren X,Shi Y,Su H,Li Y,Du K,Wang J,Jia X,Chen S,Lai S

更新日期：2019-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Disturbance of immunometabolic signaling is a key process involved in the progression of obesity. Microglia-the resident immune cells in the brain, initiate local immune responses. It is known that hypercaloric diets lead to microglial activation. Previously, we observed that hypothalamic microglial cells ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Milanova IV,Kalsbeek MJT,Wang XL,Korpel NL,Stenvers DJ,Wolff SEC,de Goede P,Heijboer AC,Fliers E,la Fleur SE,Kalsbeek A,Yi CX

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine and metabolic disorder with the involvement of both genetic and environmental factors. Although much has been clarified on its pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, and therapy, there are still areas of uncertainty. To address fundamental concepts...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Aversa A,La Vignera S,Rago R,Gambineri A,Nappi RE,Calogero AE,Ferlin A

更新日期：2020-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Monitoring blood levels of human growth hormone (hGH) in most children with short stature deficiencies is crucial for taking a decision of treatment with extended course of daily and expensive doses of recombinant hGH (rhGH or Somatropin®). Besides, misusing of rhGH by sportsmen is banned by the World Anti-D...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Murad H,Assaad JM,Al-Shemali R,Abbady AQ

更新日期：2017-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which then modulates the degree of adaptation and response to a later stressor. It is known that early-life stress can impact on later health but less is known about how early-life stress impairs HPA axis activity, contributing to maladaptation of the str...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Maniam J,Antoniadis C,Morris MJ

更新日期：2014-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Given that obesity and associated disorder type II diabetes mellitus have reached epidemic proportions worldwide, the development of efficient prevention and therapeutic interventions is a global public health interest. There is now a large body of evidence suggesting that the micro-organisms colonizing the human gut,...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Gérard C,Vidal H

更新日期：2019-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Women with impaired ovarian reserve or poor ovarian response (POR) to exogenous gonadotropin stimulation present a challenge for reproductive specialists. The primary reasons relate to the still limited knowledge about the POR pathophysiology and the lack of practical solutions for the management of these conditions. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Esteves SC,Roque M,Bedoschi GM,Conforti A,Humaidan P,Alviggi C

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been generally assumed that insulin circulates freely in blood. However it can also interact with plasma proteins. Insulin receptors are located in the membrane of target cells and consist of an alpha and beta subunits with a tyrosine kinase cytoplasmic domain. The ectodomain, called soluble insulin receptor (S...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hiriart M,Sanchez-Soto C,Diaz-Garcia CM,Castanares DT,Avitia M,Velasco M,Mas-Oliva J,Macias-Silva M,González-Villalpando C,Delgado-Coello B,Sosa-Garrocho M,Vidaltamayo R,Fuentes-Silva D

更新日期：2014-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Several preclinical and clinical studies have suggested that BRCA-mutation carriers may have decreased ovarian reserve. However, data in this area are limited and inconsistent, especially in young breast cancer patients. Objective: This study evaluated the association between BRCA mutation status and serum...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Son KA,Lee DY,Choi D

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00