The interaction of CGRP and adrenomedullin with a receptor expressed in the rat pulmonary vascular endothelium.

abstract：:To capture immediate cellular changes during diet-induced expansion of adipocyte cell volume and number, we characterized mature adipocytes during a short-term high-fat diet (HFD) intervention. Male C57BL6/J mice were fed chow diet, and then switched to HFD for 2, 4, 6 or 14 days. Systemic glucose clearance was assess...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Hansson B,Wasserstrom S,Morén B,Periwal V,Vikman P,Cushman SW,Göransson O,Storm P,Stenkula KG

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexual dimorphism has been found in both mitochondrial functionality and adiponectin expression in white adipose tissue, with female rats presenting more functional mitochondria than males and greater adiponectin expression. However, little is known about the role of sex hormones in this dimorphism. The aim was to elu...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Capllonch-Amer G,Lladó I,Proenza AM,García-Palmer FJ,Gianotti M

更新日期：2014-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Human 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/steroid Delta(5)-Delta(4)-isomerase (3beta-HSD/isomerase) is a bifunctional, single enzyme protein that is membrane-bound in the endoplasmic reticulum (microsomes) and mitochondria of cells in the placenta (type I) and in the adrenals and gonads (type II). Two membrane-binding ...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Thomas JL,Evans BW,Blanco G,Mason JI,Strickler RC

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) is thought to be responsible for hypercalcemia in some patients with malignant tumors. The PTHrP gene has seven exons, giving rise to three types of PTHrP isoform through alternative splicing. We studied the expression of mRNAs in 14 human cell lines using the reverse transc...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Nakamura M,Hashimoto T,Furuyama J,Kakudo K

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both 17beta-estradiol and prolactin play important roles in the mammary gland, raising the possibility of functional cross-talk between the two signaling pathways. Here, we demonstrate that estrogen receptor-alpha (ERalpha) and -beta (ERbeta) are both able to potentiate transcription from a Stat5-responsive promoter w...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Björnström L,Kilic E,Norman M,Parker MG,Sjöberg M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumour necrosis factor superfamily member 11 (TNFSF11) gene, that codes for receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand, is one of the candidate genes for the genetic susceptibility to osteoporosis. As variations in the TNFSF11 gene promoter could alter its expression, the aim of the study was to evaluate the f...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Mencej S,Albagha OM,Prezelj J,Kocjan T,Marc J

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enhanced inflammation and reduced apoptosis sustain the growth of endometriotic lesions. Alterations in the expression of estrogen receptor-alpha (ERα) and estrogen receptor-beta (ERβ) accompany the conversion of resident endometrial cells within the normal uterine environment to ectopic lesions located in extrauterin...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Simmen RC,Kelley AS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microarray studies have identified many genes that are down-regulated in uterine leiomyoma compared with myometrium, including early growth response gene-1 (EGR1). However, the mechanisms underlying coordinated down-regulation of this gene cohort remain unknown. To address the transcriptional role of EGR1 in leiomyoma...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Ishikawa H,Shozu M,Okada M,Inukai M,Zhang B,Kato K,Kasai T,Inoue M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natriuretic peptides (NPs) have been reported to have critical roles in follicular development and oocyte maturation in rodents. This study aimed to extend our current understanding of NP-mediated signalling pathways and mechanisms of action in the follicles of a monovulatory species. Ovine granulosa cells (GCs) and t...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Alhamdan R,Maalouf W,Campbell BK,Hernandez-Medrano JH,Marsters P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unbiased genomic screening analyses have highlighted novel immunomodulatory properties of the active form of vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D). However, clearer interpretation of the resulting gene expression data is limited by cell model specificity. The aim of the current study was to provide a broader...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Muñoz Garcia A,Kutmon M,Eijssen L,Hewison M,Evelo CT,Coort SL

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal placental function is well-established as a major cause for poor pregnancy outcome. Placental blood flow within the maternal uteroplacental compartment, the fetoplacental circulation or both is a vital factor in mediating placental function. Impairment in flow in either or both vasculatures is a significant r...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Li Y,Lorca RA,Su EJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nociceptin receptor (NOP) and its endogenous ligand, nociceptin/orphanin FQ (OFQ), are involved in a wide range of biological functions, such as pain, anxiety, learning, and memory. The zebrafish has been proposed as a candidate to study the in vivo effects of several drugs of abuse and to discover new pharmacolog...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Rivas-Boyero AA,Herrero-Turrión MJ,Gonzalez-Nunez V,Sánchez-Simón FM,Barreto-Valer K,Rodríguez RE

更新日期：2011-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：:In previous studies we demonstrated that IGF-I induces proliferation of pituitary lactotrophs. In addition to its mitotrophic actions, IGF-I is known to prevent apoptosis induced by diverse stimuli in several cell types. In this study, we investigated the action of IGF-I on pituitary cell survival and the intracellula...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Fernández M,Sánchez-Franco F,Palacios N,Sánchez I,Fernández C,Cacicedo L

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin-like 3 (INSL3), a Leydig cell-specific hormone, is essential for testis descent during foetal life and bone metabolism in adults. Despite its essential roles in male reproductive and bone health, very little is known regarding its transcriptional regulation in Leydig cells. To date, few transcription factors h...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Tremblay MA,Mendoza-Villarroel RE,Robert NM,Bergeron F,Tremblay JJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excess maternal glucocorticoids reduce placental amino acid transport and fetal growth, but whether these effects are mediated directly on the syncytiotrophoblast remains unknown. We hypothesised that glucocorticoids inhibit mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling and insulin-stimulated System A amino acid tr...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Vaughan OR,Powell TL,Jansson T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the mouse, GH-binding protein (GHBP) and GH receptor (GHR) are encoded by a single gene via alternative splicing. We previously demonstrated that the steady-state levels of the GHR and GHBP mRNAs are significantly elevated in mouse liver during pregnancy. Hepatic GHR and GHBP mRNAs are associated primarily with one...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Ilkbahar YN,Southard JN,Talamantes F

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes is characterized by islet dysfunction resulting in hyperglycemia, which can then lead to further deterioration in islet function. A possible mechanism for hyperglycemia-induced islet dysfunction is the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGE). The DBA/2 mouse develops pancreatic islet dysf...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Kooptiwut S,Kebede M,Zraika S,Visinoni S,Aston-Mourney K,Favaloro J,Tikellis C,Thomas MC,Forbes JM,Cooper ME,Dunlop M,Proietto J,Andrikopoulos S

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB) is required for the induction of adipogenic transcription factors such as CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins (C/EBPs). Interestingly, it is known from studies in other tissues that LKB1 and its substrates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and salt-inducible kinases (SIKs) ne...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Gormand A,Berggreen C,Amar L,Henriksson E,Lund I,Albinsson S,Göransson O

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system has gained substantial interest due to its involvement in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation and survival during anoikis and after conventional and targeted therapies. However, results from clinical trials have been largely disappointing, with only a few but nota...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Mancarella C,Scotlandi K

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25-(OH)2D3; 10 nmol/l) on the human monomyelocytic cell line U937 were investigated. Addition of 1,25-(OH)2D3 led to a decrease in cell proliferation which fell at 72 h to 67.8 +/- 4.3% (mean +/- S.E.M.) of control values. The presence of CD14, a surface marker found on matur...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Karmali R,Bhalla AK,Farrow SM,Williams MM,Lal S,Lydyard PM,O'Riordan JL

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular changes that affect the androgen receptor (AR) can cause prostate cancer to transition from androgen dependent to androgen independent, which is usually lethal. One common change in prostate tumors is overexpression of the AR, which has been shown to lead to androgen-independent growth of prostate cancer cell...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Hsieh CL,Cai C,Giwa A,Bivins A,Chen SY,Sabry D,Govardhan K,Shemshedini L

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cloning and characterization of the mouse TRH receptor (TRH-R) gene revealed an untranslated exon (exon 1), a single intron and an upstream dinucleotide repeat sequence (d(TG)16.d(AG)21) in the 5' untranslated region (UTR). The coding region was contained almost entirely on a second exon (exon 2), with the final a...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Duthie SM,Taylor PL,Eidne KA

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Androgens play an important role in male reproductive development and function. These steroid hormones mediate their actions by binding to the androgen receptor (AR). Diseases such as androgen insensitivity syndrome, prostate cancer, Kennedy's disease, and infertility can be caused by mutations in the AR. To get a bet...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Kerkhofs S,Denayer S,Haelens A,Claessens F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The subcellular distribution of steroidogenic enzymes has so far been studied mostly in classical endocrine glands and in the placenta. In the peripheral intracrine organs which synthesize sex steroids there is no indication about the organelles which contain the enzymes involved in steroid biosynthesis. We have thus ...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Pelletier G,Luu-The V,El-Alfy M,Li S,Labrie F

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare tumour arising from neural crest-derived parafollicular C-cells. Metastatic MTC patients are incurable because the cancer does not respond to radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The REarranged during Transfection (RET) proto-oncogene plays a key role in the development of MTC. How...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Cerrato A,De Falco V,Santoro M

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytochrome P450 21-hydroxylase (P450c21) is a key enzyme for corticosteroidogenesis. To understand the regulatory mechanisms of cortisol production in fish, we have cloned a cDNA encoding P450c21, for the first time in non-mammalian vertebrates, from the head kidney of the eel (Anguilla japonica). The overall similari...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Li YY,Inoue K,Takei Y

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening by differential display of oestrogen-sensitive MCF7 human breast cancer cells grown in the short-term (6 days) and long-term (70 weeks) absence of oestrogen has led to the identification of a new oestrogen-regulated mRNA. The cDNA isolated by differential display has 100% homology from nucleotides 615 to 859...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Stephen R,Corcoran D,Darbre PD

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hormones are dynamically collected by fenestrated capillaries to generate pulses, which are then decoded by target tissues to mount a biological response. To generate hormone pulses, endocrine systems have evolved mechanisms to tightly regulate blood perfusion and oxygenation, coordinate endocrine cell responses to se...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Schaeffer M,Hodson DJ,Lafont C,Mollard P

更新日期：2011-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-steroidal antioestrogens, such as tamoxifen, inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells. The experiments described here compare and contrast the efficacy of tamoxifen and the 'pure' antioestrogen, ICI 164384, on the inhibition of proliferation of MCF-7 cells. Previous studies have shown that ICI 164384 has a ...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Wakeling AE,Newboult E,Peters SW

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction of IGF binding protein-2 (IGFBP-2) with IGF-I and -II has been investigated in solution using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Chemical shift perturbations in 15N- and 2H/15N-labelled IGF-I or -II upon binding to unlabelled thioredoxin-tagged bovine IGFBP-2 (Trx(1-279)IGFBP-2) have been m...

journal_title：Journal of molecular endocrinology

authors： Carrick FE,Hinds MG,McNeil KA,Wallace JC,Forbes BE,Norton RS

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00