abstract：:Pierre Marie coined the term 'acromegaly' in 1886 and linked it to a distinct clinical disease with a characteristic clinical picture. However, Pierre Marie was not the first physician to give a full record of the clinical picture of acromegaly; others had preceded him, like the Dutch physician Johannes Wier. After Ma...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： de Herder WW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:The neuroendocrine tumor (NET) proliferation-based grading system (ENETS/WHO) for gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) tumors has proved reliable for prognostic stratification. To date, concerns exist regarding Ki-67 heterogeneity within the tumor and little is known on whether grade varies between primary and s...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Grillo F,Albertelli M,Brisigotti MP,Borra T,Boschetti M,Fiocca R,Ferone D,Mastracci L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin and niacin (vitamin B3). The latter is critical for normal cellular metabolism. Tryptophan and niacin can be deficient in patients with serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Niacin deficiency may lead to severe symptoms including pellagra. In patients...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Bouma G,van Faassen M,Kats-Ugurlu G,de Vries EG,Kema IP,Walenkamp AM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) express insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-related factors [IGF1, IGF2; insulin receptor (IR)-A, IR-B; IGF-binding protein (IGFBP) 1-3] as well as somatostatin (SSTRs) and dopamine D2 receptors (D2Rs). OBJECTIVES:To (1) compare mRNA expression of IGF-rel...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： van Adrichem RC,de Herder WW,Kamp K,Brugts MP,de Krijger RR,Sprij-Mooij DM,Lamberts SW,van Koetsveld PM,Janssen JA,Hofland LJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with active acromegaly are frequently insulin resistant, glucose intolerant, and at risk for developing overt type 2 diabetes. At the same time, these patients have a relatively lean phenotype associated with mobilization and oxidation of free fatty acids. These features are reversed by curative surgical remo...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Dal J,List EO,Jørgensen JO,Berryman DE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To extensively explore microRNA expression profiles in lung carcinoids in correlation with clinical and pathological features. METHODS:A PCR-based array was employed in the screening phase to analyze 752 microRNAs in a discovery set of 12 lung carcinoids, including 6 typical (3 with lymph node metastasis) and 6 at...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Rapa I,Votta A,Felice B,Righi L,Giorcelli J,Scarpa A,Speel EJ,Scagliotti GV,Papotti M,Volante M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the construct and criterion validity of the Tuebingen Cushing's disease quality of life inventory (Tuebingen CD-25) for application in patients treated for Cushing's disease (CD). METHODS:A total of 176 patients with adrenocorticotropin hormone-dependent CD (144 of them female, overall mean age ...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Milian M,Kreitschmann-Andermahr I,Siegel S,Kleist B,Führer-Sakel D,Honegger J,Buchfelder M,Psaras T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 10 years, kisspeptins--peptide products of varying lengths encoded by the KISS1 gene--have been found to be key regulators of normal reproductive function throughout life in animals and humans. By activating the kisspeptin receptor [previously known as orphan G protein-coupled receptor 54 (GPR54)], they ...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Prague JK,Dhillo WS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide that signals via a Gαq-coupled receptor, GPR54, in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons and is essential for pubertal maturation and fertility. Kisspeptin depolarizes and excites GnRH neurons primarily through the activation of canonical transient receptor potential (TRPC) channel...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Rønnekleiv OK,Zhang C,Bosch MA,Kelly MJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The expression of somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) and dopamine receptor 2 (DR2) in neuroendocrine tumors is of clinical importance as somatostatin analogues and dopamine agonists can be used for their localization and/or treatment. The objective of this study is to examine the expression of the five SSTR subty...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Kanakis G,Grimelius L,Spathis A,Tringidou R,Rassidakis GZ,Öberg K,Kaltsas G,Tsolakis AV

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothalamic peptide kisspeptin (metastin), the endogenous ligand of the G protein-coupled receptor KISS1R, plays a critical role in controlling GnRH release from hypothalamic GnRH neurons and thereby regulates hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal functions. Although the therapeutic potential of kisspeptin is attractive...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Matsui H,Asami T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although previously considered rare, recent epidemiological studies have revealed that the incidence (3.6/100,000) and prevalence (35/100,000) of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) has increased over the past few decades. Despite the progress in the understanding of GEP-NET molecular biology, ther...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Cigrovski Berkovic M,Cacev T,Catela Ivkovic T,Zjacic-Rotkvic V,Kapitanovic S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Stress exacerbates neuron loss in many CNS injuries via the actions of adrenal glucocorticoid (GC) hormones. For some injuries, this GC endangerment of neurons is accompanied by greater immune cell activation in the CNS, a surprising outcome given the potent immunosuppressive properties of GCs. METHODS...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Sorrells SF,Munhoz CD,Manley NC,Yen S,Sapolsky RM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent description of infertility in humans with loss-of-function mutations in genes for neurokinin B (NKB) or its receptor (NK3R) has focused attention on the importance of this tachykinin in the control of GnRH secretion. In a number of species, NKB neurons in the arcuate nucleus also produce two other neuropept...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Goodman RL,Coolen LM,Lehman MN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal gluconeogenesis is a recently described function in intestinal glucose metabolism. In particular, the intestine contributes around 20-25% of total endogenous glucose production during fasting. Intestinal gluconeogenesis appears to regulate energy homeostasis via a neurally mediated mechanism linking the ent...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Mithieux G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent data indicate that there is a link between depression and diabetes and that excess glucocorticoids may play an underlying role in the pathogenesis of both of these diseases. The aim of the present study was to determine whether there are any alterations in glucose, glycogen, glucose transporters, in...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Detka J,Kurek A,Basta-Kaim A,Kubera M,Lasoń W,Budziszewska B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Plasma chromogranin A (CgA) is the most widely used biochemical biomarker in the diagnostic workup and follow-up of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendo- crine neoplasms (GEP-NENs). Herein, we assessed the clinical utility of CgA in diagnosing and monitoring a large series of GEP-NENs. PATIENTS AND METHODS...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Massironi S,Rossi RE,Casazza G,Conte D,Ciafardini C,Galeazzi M,Peracchi M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Differences in the cardiovascular and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis functions at high altitudes (HAs) between visitors to and natives of HA were examined. METHODS:The cardiovascular functions and peripheral oxygen saturation (SPO2) were monitored, and the cortisol awakening response (CAR) and nig...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Park JY,Hwang TK,Park HK,Ahn RS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin is a fundamental regulator of human energy metabolism. A series of studies support the notion that long-term appetite and weight regulation may be already programmed in early life and it could be demonstrated that the intrauterine environment affects the ghrelin syste...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Paslakis G,Buchmann AF,Westphal S,Banaschewski T,Hohm E,Zimmermann US,Laucht M,Deuschle M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study we demonstrated that TLQP-21, a biologically active peptide derived from the processing of the larger pro-VGF granin, plays a role in mammotrophic cell differentiation. We used an established in vitro model, the GH3 cell line, which upon treatment with epidermal growth factor develops a mammotroph...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Petrocchi Passeri P,Biondini L,Mongiardi MP,Mordini N,Quaresima S,Frank C,Baratta M,Bartolomucci A,Levi A,Severini C,Possenti R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Somatostatin (SST) analogs are mainstay for controlling tumor proliferation and hormone secretion in carcinoid patients. Recent data suggest that extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) phosphorylation may potentiate the anti-tumor effects of SST analogs in carcinoids. Additionally, ERK1/2 pho...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Somnay Y,Chen H,Kunnimalaiyaan M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anterior pituitary is permanently regulated by processes of apoptosis and proliferation in order to maintain tissue homeostasis. Several factors have been implicated in this regulation and lately, prolactin (PRL) has been included into that list. However, since PRL is secreted by anterior pituitary lactotropes, th...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Ferraris J,Bernichtein S,Pisera D,Goffin V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEPNETs) is surgery with curative intent or debulking of the tumor mass. In case of metastatic disease, cytoreductive options are limited. A relatively new therapeutic modality, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with radiolabeled somatos...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： van Vliet EI,Teunissen JJ,Kam BL,de Jong M,Krenning EP,Kwekkeboom DJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:A mammalian circannual pacemaker responsible for regulating the seasonal pattern of prolactin has been recently described in sheep. This pacemaker resides within the pars tuberalis, an area of the pituitary gland that densely expresses melatonin receptors. However, the chemical identity of the cell type...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Hodson DJ,Townsend J,Tortonese DJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The worldwide obesity epidemic is increasing, yet at this time, no long-acting and specific pharmaceutical therapies are available. Peripheral hormonal signals communicate metabolic status to the hypothalamus by activating their corresponding receptors in the arcuate nucleus (ARC). In this brain region, a variety of G...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Rediger A,Piechowski CL,Habegger K,Grüters A,Krude H,Tschöp MH,Kleinau G,Biebermann H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexual differentiation of brain function is regulated by estrogen in the perinatal period of rodents. However, the role of the estrogen receptor subtypes ERα and ERβ is still in question. Accordingly, the effects of neonatal treatment with the ERα agonist propyl pyrazole triol (PPT) or the ERβ agonist diarylpropionitr...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Kanaya M,Yamanouchi K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Activation of somatostatin receptors (sstr1-5) by somatostatin and its analogues exerts an inhibitory effect on hormone secretion and provides the basis for the treatment of a range of endocrine diseases such as acromegaly, Cushing's disease and neuroendocrine tumors (NET). The lack of well-characterized com...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Schmid HA,Lambertini C,van Vugt HH,Barzaghi-Rinaudo P,Schäfer J,Hillenbrand R,Sailer AW,Kaufmann M,Nuciforo P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Early pubertal luteinizing hormone (LH), and by inference gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), pulse secretion is marked by high nocturnal but low daytime frequency; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Plasma concentrations of progesterone, the major regulator of GnRH frequency in women, increa...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Collins JS,Marshall JC,McCartney CR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type I gastric carcinoids (TIGCs) are neuroendocrine neoplasms arising from enterochromaffin-like cells in atrophic body gastritis. Data regarding their evolution in prospective series are scarce, thus treatment and follow-up are not codified. Our aim was to evaluate clinical outcome and recurrence in TIGCs ...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Merola E,Sbrozzi-Vanni A,Panzuto F,D'Ambra G,Di Giulio E,Pilozzi E,Capurso G,Lahner E,Bordi C,Annibale B,Delle Fave G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The chemotherapy for small-cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) has been adopted for advanced extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas (EP-NECs). The aim of this study was to clarify the efficacy of standard SCLC regimens when used to treat EP-NECs and to compare the outcome with that for SCLC. METHODS:We reviewed th...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Terashima T,Morizane C,Hiraoka N,Tsuda H,Tamura T,Shimada Y,Kaneko S,Kushima R,Ueno H,Kondo S,Ikeda M,Okusaka T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The amygdala receives afferent sensory input and processes information related to hydromineral balance. Angiotensin acts on and through the amygdala to stimulate thirst and sodium appetite. In addition, different angiotensins seem to play a role in cognition and learning mechanisms by acting on and through t...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Staschewski J,Kulisch C,Albrecht D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Manipulating thyroid hormones has been shown to influence learning and memory. Although a large body of literature is available on the effects of thyroid hormone deficiency on learning and memory functions during developmental or adult-onset hypothyroidism, electrophysiological findings are limited. This lim...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Taşkın E,Artis AS,Bitiktas S,Dolu N,Liman N,Süer C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence of endogenous oscillations of Per1, Per2, Bmal1 and Rev-erbα genes in rat pineal explants and to investigate their regulation by adrenergic ligands. Our results show a significant and sustained rhythm of Per2,Bmal1 and Rev-erbα gene expression for up to 48 h in cultu...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Wongchitrat P,Felder-Schmittbuhl MP,Govitrapong P,Phansuwan-Pujito P,Simonneaux V

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) plays a key role in adjusting the basal and stress-activated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). CRH is also widely distributed in extrahypothalamic circuits, where it acts as a neuroregulator to integrate the complex neuroendocrine, autonomic, and behavioral adaptive respo...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Bonfiglio JJ,Inda C,Refojo D,Holsboer F,Arzt E,Silberstein S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolactin-raising antipsychotics, risperidone (antidopaminergic activity), may be associated with low bone mass. On the other hand, risperidone may cause an increase in body weight thought to be favorable for bone. OBJECTIVES:(1) To determine bone remodeling parameters and bone mass in patients with schizop...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Doknic M,Maric NP,Britvic D,Pekic S,Damjanovic A,Miljic D,Stojanovic M,Radojicic Z,Jasovic Gasic M,Popovic V

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogens are crucial determinants in the regulation of anterior pituitary function and maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Estrogen actions in this gland are exerted through both classical and non-classical mechanisms of action. This review summarizes the expression of classical α- and β-estrogen receptors and variant...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Zárate S,Seilicovich A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cushing's syndrome is associated with serious morbidity and increased mortality. Irrespective of its cause, i.e. a pituitary adenoma, ectopic ACTH production or an adrenal neoplasia, Cushing's syndrome is primarily treated surgically. However, when surgery is unsuccessful or contraindicated, medical therapy is needed ...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Feelders RA,Hofland LJ,de Herder WW

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Structural and functional impairment of the skeletal system remains an important cause of morbidity and disability in patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS). Glucocorticoid (GC) excess inhibits bone formation and calcium absorption from the gut, increases bone resorption, and alters the secretion of gonadotropin and gr...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Kaltsas G,Makras P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overt Cushing's syndrome is a rare disorder with an annual incidence of 2-3/million of which benign adrenal adenomas account for 0.6/million. The female:male ratio is 3:1. Preliminary data indicate a high proportion of subclinical Cushing's syndrome in certain risk populations such as patients with type 2 diabetes or ...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Steffensen C,Bak AM,Rubeck KZ,Jørgensen JO

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Cervical stimulation induces a circadian rhythm of prolactin secretion and antiphase dopamine release. The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls this rhythm, and we propose that it does so through clock gene expression within the SCN. METHODS:To test this hypothesis, serial blood samples were taken fr...

journal_title：Neuroendocrinology

authors： Poletini MO,Kennett JE,McKee DT,Freeman ME

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00