Comparison of the therapeutic effects of prednisolone and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with subacute thyroiditis.

abstract：:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is linked to increased risk of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus in patients' later life. The aim of this study was to investigate uptake of deoxy-D-glucose by peripheral blood lymphocytes of PCOS patients with normal fasting plasma glucose and normal glucose tolerance test. The...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Oleszczak B,Szablewski L,Pliszka M,Głuszak O,Stopińska-Głuszak U

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare tumour which frequently occurs in the context of the multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, where it coexists with other usually benign tumours. The clinical picture varies and distant metastases are frequently present at diagnosis. Calcitonin levels are elevated in the pre...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Alevizaki M,Kyratzoglou E,Bamias A,Tzanela M,Dimopoulos MA,Saltiki K

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified to play important functions during osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The miR-17~92 cluster is highly conserved in all vertebrates. Loss-of-function of the miR-17-92 cluster results in smaller embryos and immediate postnatal death of all animals. Germline ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Zhou M,Ma J,Chen S,Chen X,Yu X

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recently, it has been confirmed that circulating miRNAs play an important role in disease pathogenesis and can be biomarkers of many autoimmune diseases. However, the knowledge about circulating miRNAs in Graves' disease (GD) is very limited. In this study, we aimed to identify circulating miRNAs as potential b...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Yao Q,Wang X,He W,Song Z,Wang B,Zhang J,Qin Q

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

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：:Numerous reports of rapid steroid hormone effects in diverse cell types cannot be explained by the generally prevailing theory that centers on the activity of hormone receptors located exclusively in the nucleus. Cell membrane forms of steroid hormone receptors coupled to intracellular signaling pathways may also play...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Pietras RJ,Nemere I,Szego CM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper. ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Poli R,Scatolini M,Grosso E,Maletta F,Gallo M,Liscia D,Nelva A,Cesario F,Forte G,Metovic J,Volante M,Arvat E,Papotti M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to assess short-term natural course of hypogonadism diagnosed during hospitalization for acute disease in aged male patients after discharge. A group of 43 hypogonadal males, aged 86.7±5.7 year, was studied. Serum concentrations of testosterone (T) and gonadotropins (follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH, and ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Iglesias P,Prado F,Muñoz A,Guerrero MT,Macías MC,Ridruejo E,Tajada P,García-Arévalo C,Díez JJ

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the role of central subfield thickness (CST), cube average thickness (CAT), and cube volume (CV) as imaging biomarkers for severity of diabetic retinopathy within the ETDRS-based grades of retinopathy using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). This study aims to evaluate the role of macul...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Saxena S,Caprnda M,Ruia S,Prasad S,Ankita,Fedotova J,Kruzliak P,Krasnik V

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We wanted to evaluate the cutaneous synthesis of 25OHD and cholecalciferol after one whole-body exposure to ultraviolet radiation type B (UVB) in a randomized setup. Healthy volunteers were randomized to one whole-body exposure in a commercial tanning bed with UVB emission (UVB/UVA ratio 1.8-2.0%) or an identical plac...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Langdahl JH,Schierbeck LL,Bang UC,Jensen JE

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of membrane-associated tubulin in TRH receptor-G protein coupling was investigated with the use of compounds that influence tubulin function. TRH-stimulated G protein GTPase activity in GH(3) cell membranes was used to determine receptor-G protein coupling. TRH-stimulated GTPase activity was abolished by G(qα...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Ravindra R,Forman LJ,Patel SA

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimulation of dopamine D2 receptors inhibits melanotrope pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) biosynthesis and alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) secretion. These effects are mediated by G-protein alpha i- and alpha o-subunits and are reversed by stimulating receptors linked to activation of G alpha s protein. Melanot...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Sands SA,Dickerson DS,Morris SJ,Chronwall BM

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant prolactinomas are rare tumors characterized by their large size, compressive symptoms, and extremely high prolactin secretion. The aim of this study is to describe our experience with a series of 16 giant prolactinomas cases in terms of clinical presentation, therapeutic decisions, and final outcomes. Retrospect...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Andujar-Plata P,Villar-Taibo R,Ballesteros-Pomar MD,Vidal-Casariego A,Pérez-Corral B,Cabezas-Agrícola JM,Álvarez-Vázquez P,Serramito R,Bernabeu I

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:A promising radiopharmaceutical (99m)Tc-HYNIC-TOC ((99m)Tc-HYNIC-Octreotide) can be applied for somatostatin receptor scintigraphy with the potential to replace Indium-111 labeled somatostatin analogus. Here we evaluate whether orbital (99m)Tc-HYNIC-TOC scintigraphy can be used as a Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Sun H,Jiang XF,Wang S,Chen HY,Sun J,Li PY,Ning G,Zhao YJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to identify GH target cells in human tissues, we investigated the celiuiar distribution of human GH receptor (GHR) messenger RNA. This was performed byin situ hybridization and Northern blot hybridization using complementary radioactive DNA probe encoding part of the extracellular domain of the GHR. Several t...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Mertani HC,Delehaye-Zervas MC,Martini JF,Postel-Vinay MC,Morel G

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are endocrine-disrupting chemicals associated with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. In humans, little is known about their potential role on obesity. Adiponectin augments the effects of insulin on glucose homeostasis. The expression of adiponectin is reduced in obesity, insu...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Lim JE,Jee SH

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was performed to evaluate the prevalence of thyroid abnormalities detected by ultrasonography and, in particular, of multinodular nontoxic goiter in primary aldosteronism. We analyzed 80 consecutive of patients with primary hyperaldosteronism (40 with unilateral adenoma and 40 with idiopathic hyperaldosteron...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Armanini D,Nacamulli D,Scaroni C,Lumachi F,Selice R,Fiore C,Favia G,Mantero F

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult-onset growth-hormone (GH) deficiency (GHD) is a rare disorder, which most commonly results from pituitary or peripituitary tumors and their treatment, and is characterized by alterations in body composition, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, bone mineral density, cardiovascular risk profile and quality of life,...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Ramos-Leví AM,Marazuela M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was designed to determine whether an association exists between HPA activity and cytokine production in major depression (MD). In 9 patients with MD and 11 control subjects of both sexes, all drug-free, activity of the HPA axis was evaluated by circadian rhythm of plasma cortisol, 24-h free urinary c...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Humphreys D,Schlesinger L,Lopez M,Araya AV

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central circuits known to regulate food intake and energy expenditure also affect central cardiovascular regulation. For example, both the melanocortin and neuropeptide Y (NPY) peptide families, known to regulate food intake, also produce central hypertensive effects. Members of both families share a similar C-termina...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Gruber KA,Fan W,Akerberg H,Larhammar D,Chee MJ,Colmers WF,Cone RD

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Publications suggesting that thyroid nodule might be associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome are quite interesting. There is a need for studies assessing the relationship between nodule presence and cardiovascular risk in individuals with non-functioning nodular goiter. The purpose of the p...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Aydoğan Y,Altay M,Ünsal O,Kaplanoğlu V,Çağır Y,Yıldız C,Beyan E,Ramadan SU

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphisms of the NR3C1 (glucocorticoid receptor) gene have been reported to be associated with altered glucocorticoids sensitivity and changes in body composition and metabolic parameters. This study explored the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the NR3C1 gene and metabolic syndrome (...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Yan YX,Dong J,Zhang J,Liu F,Wang W,Zhang L,He Y

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease with heterogeneous symptoms including Graves' orbitopathy, has a combined genetic/environmental background, where variations within CD28/CTLA-4/ICOS genes are considered as disease markers.Association of CD28c.17+3T>C(rs3116496), CTLA-4g.319C>T(rs5742909), CTLA-4c.49A>G(rs231775)...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Pawlak-Adamska E,Frydecka I,Bolanowski M,Tomkiewicz A,Jonkisz A,Karabon L,Partyka A,Nowak O,Szalinski M,Daroszewski J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factors affecting longevity are complex and poorly understood. We have recently found that Ames dwarf mice (df/df), which are deficient in growth hormone (GH), prolactin, and thyroid-stimulating hormone, live significantly longer than their normal siblings whereas transgenic mice that overexpress GH exhibit reduced li...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Brown-Borg HM,Bode AM,Bartke A

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether the administration of small amounts of glucose through an oral spray device (GSD) facilitates weight loss in overweight/obese subjects involved in a lifestyle modification programme. We randomly assigned 56 overweight/obese subjects to either the treatment group (n = 32) or the control group (n = ...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Khazrai YM,Maddaloni E,Altomare M,Cacciapaglia F,Pozzilli P

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low mineral mass and reduced bone strength with increased fracture risk are the main causes of morbidity in Thalassemia Major (TM). The pathogenesis is multifactorial and includes ineffective erythropoiesis with medullary expansion, multiple endocrine dysfunctions, direct iron bone deposition, deferoxamine-i...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Pellegrino F,Zatelli MC,Bondanelli M,Carnevale A,Cittanti C,Fortini M,Gamberini MR,Giganti M,Ambrosio MR

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is crucial for folliculogenesis. Prenatal exposure to AMH in mice produces a phenocopy of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the adult female offspring. The aim of this study was to determine whether genetic variation in AMH gene contribute to PCOS in women of Chinese ancestry. ME...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Qin L,Zhao S,Yang P,Cao Y,Zhang J,Chen ZJ,Dunaif A,Zhao H

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) was measured with dual wavelength fluorometry in glucagon-producing mouse pancreatic alpha-cells loaded with the indicator fura-2. Spontaneous rhythmic activity in terms of slow oscillations from a basal level was observed at 3 mM glucose. Like in the insulin-secreting beta...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Berts A,Gylfe E,Hellman B

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic ethanol exposure causes alterations in biologic membranes of different cell types. (Na + K) adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase), a membrane-bound enzyme inhibited by the acute presence of ethanol, increases its activity in rat kidney after chronic ethanol consumption. The aim of this investigation was to evaluat...

journal_title：Endocrine

authors： Rodrigo R,Rivera G,Lucero Y,Larraguibel C

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00