Thyroid core needle biopsy: taking stock of the situation.

abstract：:In all mammalian species, the 20 amino acids of the genetic code are required for net protein accretion. The nutritional supply of amino acids for growth is defined as the net umbilical uptake of amino acids, representing the net transfer from maternal circulation, through the placenta and then to the fetus, of essent...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Regnault TR,de Vrijer B,Battaglia FC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bovine corpus luteum contains a myristoylated alanine-rich C kinase substrate (MARCKS) protein known to crosslink actin filaments in the cytoskeletal cortex associated with the plasma membrane. We conducted experiments to determine whether concentrations of MARCKS mRNA and protein in the bovine corpus luteum varie...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Filley S,Supancic S,Salli U,Orwig K,Stormshak F

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administration of RU486 to late pregnant rats results in preterm delivery 24 h after treatment and the induction of a luteolytic process after labor. We investigated whether functional changes occurring within the corpora lutea after RU486 treatment were associated with morphologic features of apoptotic cell death. Ra...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Telleria CM,Goyeneche AA,Cavicchia JC,Stati AO,Deis RP

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) are secreted by rat adrenal zona glomerulosa cells. Serotonin increases the release of aldosterone, corti-costerone, and cortisol from the adrenal cortex. Therefore, the effects of serotonin on IL-6 and TNF release from rat adrenal zona glomerulosa cells were invest...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Ritchie PK,Knight HH,Ashby M,Judd AM

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melatonin, a pineal hormone, is known to be an important neurohormonal factor involved in the timing of reproductive events which occur seasonally in various mammalian species. In order to evaluate the influence of melatonin on neurons which are producing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), we studied the effect of...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Li S,Pelletier G

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dopamine agonist (DA)-resistant prolactinomas are rare but they constitute a real challenge, since there are few therapeutic alternatives left for these patients. DESIGN AND SETTING:Proof-of-concept study at a tertiary care, referral center. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The studied population consis...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Sosa-Eroza E,Espinosa E,Ramírez-Rentería C,Mendoza V,Arreola R,Mercado M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to determine whether impaired beta-cell function exists in Chinese individuals within the normal range of glucose tolerance (NGT), and these individuals are predisposed to diabetes later in life. The cross-sectional study included 843 NGT subjects and 562 isolated impaired glucose toleranc...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Lin Z,Zhou J,Li X,Song L,Hou X,Tang J,Wang C,Jia W

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vertebral fractures are an emerging complication of acromegaly but their prediction is still difficult occurring even in patients with normal bone mineral density. In this study we evaluated the ability of high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography to provide information on skeletal abnormalities associated with ve...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Maffezzoni F,Maddalo M,Frara S,Mezzone M,Zorza I,Baruffaldi F,Doglietto F,Mazziotti G,Maroldi R,Giustina A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original neuroprotective hypothesis of estrogen was based on the gender difference in brain response to the ischemia-reperfusion injury. Additional clinical reports also suggest that estrogen may improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer disease. 17beta-Estradiol is the most potent endogenous ligand of estrogen...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Chiueh C,Lee S,Andoh T,Murphy D

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subacute thyroiditis is a transient inflammatory thyroid disease of unknown etiology. The primary goal for treatment is to mitigate inflammation. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the therapeutic effects of prednisolone and nonsteroidal anti-inflammation drugs in patients with subacute thyroiditis. In...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Sato J,Uchida T,Komiya K,Goto H,Takeno K,Suzuki R,Honda A,Himuro M,Watada H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the 1990's cabergoline has been the treatment of choice in prolactinoma, as it permits rapid and effective hormonal and tumor control in most cases. Evidence of cardiac valvulopathy was demonstrated in Parkinson's disease patients treated with dopamine agonists. Retrospective studies in prolactinoma patients tre...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Vroonen L,Lancellotti P,Garcia MT,Dulgheru R,Rubio-Almanza M,Maiga I,Magne J,Petrossians P,Auriemma R,Daly AF,Beckers A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was to perform a meta-analysis to assess the relationship between hypertriglyceridemic-waist (HTW) phenotype and abnormal glucose metabolism. METHODS:The data sources were PubMed and EMBASE up to June 2018. Studies providing the relationship between HTW phenotype and abnormal glucose metabolism we...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Ma CM,Liu XL,Lu N,Wang R,Lu Q,Yin FZ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with ectopic ACTH syndrome often develop hypertension and hypokalemic alkalosis with an abnormal increase in the ratio of plasma cortisol to cortisone, indicating that 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11 beta HSD) activity is inhibited. Inhibition of 11 beta HSD allows access of cortisol or corticosteron...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Morita H,Cozza EN,Zhou MY,Gomez-Sanchez EP,Romero DG,Gomez-Sanchez CE

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic stress can have a deleterious effect on the re-productive axis that, for females, is manifested in an increased incidence of infertility. However, gonadal steroids may, in turn, affect a female's response to stress as measured by activity within the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (LHPA) axis. What is no...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Wilson ME,Legendre A,Pazol K,Fisher J,Chikazawa K

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Dopamine agonists (DAs) are recommended as first-line treatment for patients with hyperprolactinemia. Generally, it is accepted that patients with hyperprolactinemia do not need lifelong medication, but the optimal timing for DA withdrawal has not been determined. The aim of this systematic review and meta-anal...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Xia MY,Lou XH,Lin SJ,Wu ZB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urocortin 3 (Ucn3) is recognized as a member of the corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) family, which plays an important role in regulating food intake. We investigated the effects of centrally administered Ucn3 on food intake and gastric emptying in mice. Intracerebroventricular (ICV)administration of Ucn3 (0.1–1 nm...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Ushikai M,Asakawa A,Sakoguchi T,Tanaka C,Inui A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we investigated gingival enlargement in patients with acromegaly as a component of the disease. Eleven patients (5 males, 6 females) were evaluated. Diagnosis was confirmed with typical clinical features and laboratory. Oral examinations were carried out by the same periodontist. During the examination,...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Capoglu I,Yilmaz AB,Unüvar N,Orbak R,Aksoy H,Yesilyurt H

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data regarding cardiovascular risk in subjects with non-functioning adrenal adenoma are limited. The objectives of this study are to investigate carotid intima media thickness (IMT) as an indicator of atherosclerosis in subjects with non-functioning adrenal incidentaloma (AI) and to evaluate the factors that could be ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Yener S,Genc S,Akinci B,Secil M,Demir T,Comlekci A,Ertilav S,Yesil S

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cortisol secreting adrenal adenomas present with Cushing's syndrome (CS), while 5-15% of subjects with adrenal incidentalomas have subclinical hypercortisolism (SH) as they have biochemical abnormalities suggesting autonomous cortisol secretion without associated clinical features of CS. GOALS...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Khawandanah D,ElAsmar N,Arafah BM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variants of growth hormone (GH) are present in most vertebrates. Chicken GH (cGH) undergoes posttranslational modifications that contribute to its structural diversity. Although the 22-kDa form of GH is the most abundant, some other variants have discrete bioactivities that may not be shared by others. The proportion ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Martínez-Coria H,López-Rosales LJ,Carranza M,Berumen L,Luna M,Arámburo C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty children ages 4-10 yr with type 1 diabetes mellitus volunteered to participate in a study to evaluate and compare a new needle-free device developed for growth hormone delivery. Children answered descriptive questions related to nervousness and worry, hurt or pain, redness or bleeding, and stinging and wetness. ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Silverstein JH,Murray FT,Malasanos T,Myers S,Johnson SB,Frye K,Grossman M

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To systematically evaluate the quality, consistency and the evidence support of guidelines for perioperative diabetes management. METHODS:We retrieved guidelines through systematic search, critically evaluated their quality and compared the recommendations of included guidelines. Five aspects were compared: ta...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Song X,Wang J,Gao Y,Yu Y,Zhang J,Wang Q,Ma X,Estille J,Jin X,Chen Y,Mu Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous evidence supports the view that insulin, as well as insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) provides neurotropic support for neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). In the present study we evaluated the effects of the intravenous infusion of IGF-1 on both necrosis and apo...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Rizk NN,Myatt-Jones J,Rafols J,Dunbar JC

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The secreted hepatokine fetuin-A emerges as an independent predictor of type 2 diabetes in adulthood. The overall aims of this study were: (1) to investigate the associations of fetuin-A with adiposity and insulin resistance, as well as its relationship with adipokines, in prepubertal children, and, (2) to evaluate wh...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Murdolo G,Tortoioli C,Celi F,Bini V,Papi F,Brozzetti A,Falorni A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroadenomas are the most common benign breast tumors, occurring mainly in young women. Their responses to the hormonal environment are similar to those of normal breast tissue, which suggests that steroid receptors may play a role in tumor development. We evaluated the gene and protein expression of progesterone rec...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Branchini G,Schneider L,Cericatto R,Capp E,Brum IS

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effectiveness and safety of myoinositol for patients with PCOS. METHODS:In this meta-analysis, data from randomized controlled trials are obtained to assess the effects of myoinositol vs. placebo or western medicine in women with PCOS. The study's registration number is CRD42017064563. The primar...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Zeng L,Yang K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated trends in chronic glucocorticoid (GC) use in South Korea, and determined the association between chronic GC use and 5-year all-cause mortality. METHODS:A sample cohort was extracted from the South Korean National Health Insurance database. Patients prescribed a continuous dose of GC for...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Oh TK,Song IA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:An increasing body of evidence suggests that dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors could play a role in the development of bullous pemphigoid. The knowledge regarding this association is based on case reports, pharmacovigilance database analyses, and observational studies. Data from randomized clinical tria...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Silverii GA,Dicembrini I,Nreu B,Montereggi C,Mannucci E,Monami M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The early-life nutritional environment affects long-term glucose homeostasis, we investigated the effects of maternal low-protein diet combined with postnatal early overfeeding on the male offspring's glucose homeostasis in adulthood. METHODS:Only male rats were used, and their delivery was considered postnata...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Almeida DL,Simões FS,Saavedra LPJ,Praxedes Moraes AM,Matiusso CCI,Malta A,Palma-Rigo K,Mathias PCF

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we analyzed whether corticosterone synthesis is involved in the regulation of adrenal gland type II deiodinase (AG-D2) activity during acute cold exposure. Two well-known inhibitors of steroidogenesis, aminoglutethimide (AGT) and metyrapone (MTP), were administered to male Wistar rats maintained either a...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Anguiano B,Valverde C

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00