Protease-Activated Receptors in the Intestine: Focus on Inflammation and Cancer.

abstract：:The tropical freshwater zebrafish has recently emerged as a valuable model organism for the study of adipose tissue biology and obesity-related disease. The strengths of the zebrafish model system are its wealth of genetic mutants, transgenic tools, and amenability to high-resolution imaging of cell dynamics within li...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Wafer R,Tandon P,Minchin JEN

更新日期：2017-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a complex global healthcare issue. Concerted research and clinical efforts have improved our knowledge of the neurodevelopmental sequelae of IUGR which has raised the profile of this complex problem. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of therapies to prevent the substantial r...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Fleiss B,Wong F,Brownfoot F,Shearer IK,Baud O,Walker DW,Gressens P,Tolcos M

更新日期：2019-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Clear evidence indicates that cytokines, for instance, adipokines, hepatokines, inflammatory cytokines, myokines, and osteokines, contribute substantially to the development of abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism. Some cytokines play a positive role in metabolism action, while others have a negative metabolic role l...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Shi J,Fan J,Su Q,Yang Z

更新日期：2019-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Kisspeptin, encoded by the Kiss1 gene, is required for reproduction. Humans and mice lacking kisspeptin or its receptor, Kiss1r, have impairments in reproductive physiology and fertility. In addition to being located in the hypothalamus in the anteroventral periventricular and arcuate nuclei, kisspeptin neurons are al...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Stephens SBZ,Kauffman AS

更新日期：2017-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothyroidism has been reported to improve survival in cancer patients but only recently has the putative mechanism been identified as a receptor for thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine on integrin αvβ3. Recognition of divergence of action of the pro-oncogenic L-thyroxine (T4) from pro-metabolic 3,5,3'-triiodo-L-thyronin...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hercbergs A

更新日期：2019-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer remains a significant female mortality cause. It constitutes a multifactorial disease for which research on environmental factors offers little help in predicting onset or progression. The pursuit for its foundations by analyzing hormonal changes as a motive for disease development, indicates that increa...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Liarte S,Alonso-Romero JL,Nicolás FJ

更新日期：2018-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Intracystic hemorrhage can present occasionally during ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (PMWA) for cystic thyroid nodules. It can affect treatment outcome, can lead to ablation failure, and even conversion to open surgery. We aim to avoid such cases in the future by exploring their causes ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Dong S,Sun L,Xu J,Han Z,Liu J

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteocytes are the most abundant (~95%) cells in bone with the longest half-life (~25 years) in humans. In the past osteocytes have been regarded as vestigial cells in bone, since they are buried inside the tough bone matrix. However, during the last 30 years it has become clear that osteocytes are as important as bon...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Pathak JL,Bravenboer N,Klein-Nulend J

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：Background:For detecting tumor recurrence of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in the neck, an appropriate frequency and interval of postoperative ultrasonography (US) surveillance remains unclear. This study aimed to assess an appropriate interval and frequency of postoperative neck US surveillance for detecting tumor...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Ahn HS,Kim DW,Lee YJ,Lee CY,Kim JH,Choi YJ,Lee S,Ryoo I,Huh JY,Sung JY,Kwak JY,Baek HJ

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid hormones are crucial in normal brain development. Transient and mild thyroid hormone insufficiency in pregnancy is also associated with impaired neurodevelopment in the offspring (e.g., 3-4 IQ score loss in association with maternal free thyroxine in the lowest fifth percentile). While inadequate iodine intake...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Ghassabian A,Trasande L

更新日期：2018-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV)/AIDS pandemic represents the most significant global health challenge in modern history. This infection leads toward an inflammatory state associated with chronic immune dysregulation activation that tilts the immune-skeletal interface and its deep integration between cell...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Delpino MV,Quarleri J

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Follicular-derived differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is the most common endocrine and epithelial malignancy in children. The differences in the clinical and pathological features of pediatric vs. adult DTC could relate to a different genetic profile. Few studies are currently available in this issue...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Galuppini F,Vianello F,Censi S,Barollo S,Bertazza L,Carducci S,Colato C,Manso J,Rugge M,Iacobone M,Watutantrige Fernando S,Pennelli G,Mian C

更新日期：2019-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant pandas represent one of the most endangered species worldwide, and their reproductive capacity is extremely low. They have a relatively long gestational period, mainly because embryo implantation is delayed. Giant panda cubs comprise only a small proportion of the mother's body weight, making it difficult to det...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Cao M,Li C,Liu Y,Cai K,Chen L,Yuan C,Zhao Z,Zhang B,Hou R,Zhou X

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Besides its interest for diagnosis, the finding of an elevated serum AMH level in PCOS has open major pathophysiological issues. This review addresses the three most important issues: 1- the role of AMH in the disturbed folliculogenesis of PCOS; 2- the role of AMH in the gonadotropin dysregulation of PCOS and 3- the r...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Dewailly D,Barbotin AL,Dumont A,Catteau-Jonard S,Robin G

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The relaxin-like RXFP1 ligand-receptor system has important functions in tumor growth and tissue invasion. Recently, we have identified the secreted protein, CTRP8, a member of the C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein (CTRP) family, as a novel ligand of the relaxin receptor, RXFP1, with functions in brain cancer....

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Thanasupawat T,Glogowska A,Burg M,Wong GW,Hoang-Vu C,Hombach-Klonisch S,Klonisch T

更新日期：2015-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes prevalence is increasing dramatically worldwide. Metabolic surgery is the most effective treatment for selected patients with diabetes and/or obesity. When compared to intensive medical therapy and lifestyle intervention, metabolic surgery has shown superiority in achieving glycemic improvement, reduci...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Pérez-Pevida B,Escalada J,Miras AD,Frühbeck G

更新日期：2019-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonadotropin-inhibitory hormone (GnIH) was first identified in Japanese quail to be an inhibitor of gonadotropin synthesis and release. GnIH peptides have since been identified in all vertebrates, and all share an LPXRFamide (X = L or Q) motif at their C-termini. The receptor for GnIH is the G protein-coupled receptor...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Ubuka T,Son YL,Tobari Y,Narihiro M,Bentley GE,Kriegsfeld LJ,Tsutsui K

更新日期：2014-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:This brief review describes some representative methodological approaches to the isolation of putative endogenous inhibitors of epithelial sodium transport - i.e., as ouabain-like factors (OLF) that inhibit the sodium transport enzyme Na-K-ATPase or inhibit the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). Gel chromatography and ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Kramer HJ

更新日期：2015-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To evaluate the impact of metformin (MTF) use on TSH levels, thyroid volume and volume of benign thyroid nodules (TNs). Additionally, to study if iodine status influences the outcomes. Methods: A total of 23 euthyroid patients (42 TNs) with benign thyroid nodules, diagnosed by fine needle aspiration biopsy...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Dos Santos PB,Gertrudes LN,Conceição FL,de Andrade BM,de Carvalho DP,Vaisman M,Teixeira PFDS

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The effect of testosterone supplementation in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) remains uncertain. Methods: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed. RCTs that evaluate the chronic effect of testosterone supplementation on exercise capacity and cardiac function in CHF we...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Tao J,Liu X,Bai W

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is the hallmark of PCOS and it is known that exercise may decrease it. What is unknown is whether exercise may mechanistically alter the underlying IR, attenuating the dynamic lipid induced IR in insulin resistant subjects. Methods: 12 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Aye MM,Butler AE,Kilpatrick ES,Kirk R,Vince R,Rigby AS,Sandeman D,Atkin SL

更新日期：2018-10-05 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：:Some newly described steroid-related compounds, also found in the rest of the body, are formed and active in the central nervous system, particularly in the brain. Some are of pharmacological and physiopathological interest. We specifically report on two compounds, "MAP4343," a new neurosteroid very efficient antidepr...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Baulieu EE

更新日期：2018-06-15 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：:Maternal over-nutrition can lead to metabolic disorders in offspring, whereas maternal dietary genistein may have beneficial effects on the metabolic health of offspring. Our objective was to determine whether maternal dietary genistein could attenuate the detrimental effects of a maternal high-fat diet on their offsp...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Zhou L,Xiao X,Zhang Q,Zheng J,Li M,Yu M,Wang X,Deng M,Zhai X,Li R

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:During mammalian pregnancy, highly specialized mechanisms of immune tolerance are triggered in order to allow the semi-allogeneic fetus to grow within the maternal uterus in harmony with the maternal immune system. Among other mechanisms, changes in the endocrine status have been proposed to be at least part of the ma...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Muzzio D,Zygmunt M,Jensen F

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Human primordial germ cells (PGCs) have been described in the yolk sac wall around the beginning of the third week. From week 4 to 5, they migrate under control of SCF/c-KIT signaling pathway to the genital ridge, where they become gonocytes. PGCs and gonocytes express classic pluripotency markers, such as KIT, NANOG,...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Baroni T,Arato I,Mancuso F,Calafiore R,Luca G

更新日期：2019-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx1) and catalase (CAT) are the major intracellular antioxidant enzymes that can detoxify hydrogen peroxide into water, preventing cellular injury from reactive oxygen species. The a...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Sun Y,Li S,Liu H,Gong Y,Bai H,Huang W,Liu Q,Guan L,Fan P

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Objectives: Clitoromegaly is an important parameter in the evaluation of ambiguous genitalia in neonates, but the normative data for clitoral size in newborns have racial/ethnic differences. The present study aimed to determine clitoral length (CL) and clitoral width (CW) values and establish cutoff mea...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Alaei M,Rohani F,Norouzi E,Hematian Boroujeni N,Tafreshi RI,Salehiniya H,Soheilipour F

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00