abstract：:Neurokinin B (NKB) is a member of the tachykinin (tac) family that plays important roles in mammalian growth by modulating prolactin (PRL) synthesis and secretion and causing contraction of the stomach and intestine. However, its potential role in regulating growth of teleosts is less clear. We aimed to explore the ro...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Zhang Z,Wen H,Li Y,Li Q,Li W,Zhou Y,Wang L,Liu Y,Lyu L,Qi X

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent evidence indicates that autophagy-mediated mitochondrial homeostasis is crucial for oxidative stress-related brain damage and repair. The highest concentration of melatonin is in the mitochondria of cells, and melatonin exhibits well-known antioxidant properties. We investigated the impact and mechanism involve...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Wang DD,Jin MF,Zhao DJ,Ni H

更新日期：2019-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: To improve detection of undiagnosed diabetes in Africa, there is movement to replace the OGTT with A1C. The performance of A1C in the absence of hemoglobin-related micronutrient deficiencies, anemia and heterozygous hemoglobinopathies is unknown. Therefore, we determined in 441 African-born blacks living...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Briker SM,Aduwo JY,Mugeni R,Horlyck-Romanovsky MF,DuBose CW,Mabundo LS,Hormenu T,Chung ST,Ha J,Sherman A,Sumner AE

更新日期：2019-08-07 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：:Background: Female overweight/obesity has been reported to be associated with compromised pregnancy outcomes in fresh embryo transfer cycles. It is unclear whether the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) is adversely affected after all viable embryos are transferred from the first ovarian stimulation cycle. Objectives: ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Ding W,Zhang FL,Liu XC,Hu LL,Dai SJ,Li G,Kong HJ,Guo YH

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth hormone (GH) has been used as an adjunct in the field of female infertility treatment for more than 25 years, although, apart from treating women with GH deficiency its role has not yet been clarified. Contributing to this lack of clarity is that several underpowered studies have been performed on women undergo...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hart RJ

更新日期：2019-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Licorice has been used as a medicinal plant from 2.500 years. It shows a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory and immune regulatory actions. One of its most known effects is the induction of hypertension, and it can induce what appears to be pseudohyperaldosteronism, due...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Sabbadin C,Bordin L,Donà G,Manso J,Avruscio G,Armanini D

更新日期：2019-07-18 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：:A total of 50% of patients undergoing IVF treatment has previously been estimated to fulfill the POSEIDON classification criteria; importantly, although the reproductive prognosis differs between patients, POSEIDON patients share the same characteristic of a low ovarian response to exogenous gonadotropin stimulation-i...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Humaidan P,La Marca A,Alviggi C,Esteves SC,Haahr T

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:It is now well-established that the pathways that control lymphocyte metabolism and function are intimately linked, and changes in lymphocyte metabolism can influence and direct cellular function. Interestingly, a number of recent advances indicate that lymphocyte identity and metabolism is partially controlled via ep...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Warren JL,MacIver NJ

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the leading cause of end-stage failure of the kidneys; however, its pathogenesis remains unknown. This study assessed the expression of complement components in the kidneys of rats with type 2 DN to investigate their role in DN. Methods: A rat model of type 2 DN was induced by ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Huang Y,Xu J,Wu X,Chen X,Bai X,Zhuang Y,Fang J,Lin X

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: POU1F1 is an essential transcription factor for the differentiation, proliferation and survival of somatotrophs, lactotrophs, and thyrotrophs. Mutations in the POU1F1 gene are characterized by growth hormone (GH), thyrotropin, and prolactin deficiencies, commonly presenting with growth retardation and cent...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Majdoub H,Amselem S,Legendre M,Rath S,Bercovich D,Tenenbaum-Rakover Y

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Adiposity induces the clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors, and pediatric adiposity is a better indicator for adulthood cardiometabolic diseases than pediatric metabolic syndrome. However, the observed prevalence of pediatric adiposity depends on the methods and cut-points used. Therefore, we aimed to...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Tompuri TT,Jääskeläinen J,Lindi V,Laaksonen DE,Eloranta AM,Viitasalo A,Laitinen T,Lakka TA

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00276.]. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Thambirajah AA,Koide EM,Imbery JJ,Helbing CC

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Disturbance of immunometabolic signaling is a key process involved in the progression of obesity. Microglia-the resident immune cells in the brain, initiate local immune responses. It is known that hypercaloric diets lead to microglial activation. Previously, we observed that hypothalamic microglial cells ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Milanova IV,Kalsbeek MJT,Wang XL,Korpel NL,Stenvers DJ,Wolff SEC,de Goede P,Heijboer AC,Fliers E,la Fleur SE,Kalsbeek A,Yi CX

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common in patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Some noninvasive techniques have been used to quantify liver fat, such as the controlled attenuation parameter (CAP). Objective: To evaluate CAP as a tool to identify liver steatosis and its relationship with differen...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Carvalho-Furtado ACL,Carvalho-Louro DM,Regattieri NAT,Rodrigues MP,Montenegro MLRN,Ferro AM,Pirangi PS,Naves LA

更新日期：2019-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by bone fragility and is characterized by clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Previous studies showed that the same mutation (c.-14C> T) of the IFITM5 gene is responsible for autosomal dominant OI type V. However, the mutation has a ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Cao YJ,Wei Z,Zhang H,Zhang ZL

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Besides aging, a number of non-modifiable lifestyle-related factors, such as smoking, elevated consumption of caffeine and alcohol, stress, agonist sports, chronic exposure to environmental pollutants, and other nutritional habits exert a negative impact on a women's fertility. In particular, metabolic disorders inclu...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Silvestris E,Lovero D,Palmirotta R

更新日期：2019-06-07 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：:Insulin resistance (IR) is a pathological condition strongly associated with obesity. However, corticosteroids or growth hormone therapy and genetic diseases may affect insulin sensitivity lifelong. In obese children and adolescents of any age there is an evident association between IR and an increased prevalence of t...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Tagi VM,Giannini C,Chiarelli F

更新日期：2019-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the biologic importance of the vitamin D binding protein (DBP) with emphasis on its regulation of total and free vitamin D metabolite levels in various clinical conditions. Nearly all DBP is produced in the liver, where its regulation is influenced by estrogen, glucocorticoids and inflammatory c...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Bikle DD,Schwartz J

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The vast majority of pituitary tumors are benign and behave accordingly; however, a fraction are invasive and are more aggressive, with a very small fraction being frankly malignant. The cellular pathways that drive transformation in pituitary neoplasms are poorly characterized, and current classification ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Hauser BM,Lau A,Gupta S,Bi WL,Dunn IF

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is still unclear, the disturbance of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is suspected to be the main culprit in the development of PCOS. Kisspeptin, a hypothalamic peptide encoded by the KISS1 gene, is widely reported as a key factor in the regulation...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Tang R,Ding X,Zhu J

更新日期：2019-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Soy and cocoa have been suggested to be beneficial for diabetes. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of soy protein, isoflavones, and cocoa on glycemic control parameters. Research design and methods: The study was a parallel, double-blind, placebo-controlled study where patients with diet or ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Konya J,Sathyapalan T,Kilpatrick ES,Atkin SL

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is associated with both microvascular complications such as diabetic retinopathy (DR), and macrovascular complications like coronary artery disease (CAD). Genetic risk factors have a role in the development of these complications. In the present case-control study, we investigated ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Azzam SK,Osman WM,Lee S,Khalaf K,Khandoker AH,Almahmeed W,Jelinek HF,Al Safar HS

更新日期：2019-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：:In mammals, glucosensing markers reside in brain areas known to play an important role in the control of food intake. The best characterized glucosensing mechanism is that dependent on glucokinase (GK) whose activation by increased levels of glucose leads in specific hypothalamic neurons to decreased or increased acti...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Otero-Rodiño C,Rocha A,Sánchez E,Álvarez-Otero R,Soengas JL,Cerdá-Reverter JM

更新日期：2019-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Several preclinical and clinical studies have suggested that BRCA-mutation carriers may have decreased ovarian reserve. However, data in this area are limited and inconsistent, especially in young breast cancer patients. Objective: This study evaluated the association between BRCA mutation status and serum...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Son KA,Lee DY,Choi D

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid nodules with ultrasound (US) cancer risk features and extra-thyroid lesions suggesting malignant lymph nodes, require prompt diagnosis, especially in children. The US pattern of intrathyroidal ectopic thymus (IET) can strongly suggest papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). The extra-thyroid ectopic thymic tissue (...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Stasiak M,Adamczewski Z,Stawerska R,Krawczyk T,Tomaszewska M,Lewiński A

更新日期：2019-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00025.]. ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Bhusal A,Rahman MH,Lee IK,Suk K

更新日期：2019-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The essential amino acid L-tryptophan (Trp) is the precursor of the monoaminergic neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). Numerous studies have shown that elevated dietary Trp has a suppressive effect on aggressive behavior and post-stress plasma cortisol concentrations in vertebrates, including teleos...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Höglund E,Øverli Ø,Winberg S

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Chronic inflammatory disorders and dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are essential contributors to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio (MHR) is a novel and simple measure associated positively with the body ...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Chen JW,Li C,Liu ZH,Shen Y,Ding FH,Shu XY,Zhang RY,Shen WF,Lu L,Wang XQ

更新日期：2019-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Amphibian post-embryonic development and Thyroid Hormones (TH) signaling are deeply and intimately connected. In anuran amphibians, TH induce the spectacular and complex process known as metamorphosis. In paedomorphic salamanders, at similar development time, raising levels of TH fail to induce proper metamorphosis, a...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Kerdivel G,Blugeon C,Fund C,Rigolet M,Sachs LM,Buisine N

更新日期：2019-04-02 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：:Background: Bologna criteria poor ovarian responders have a very low prognosis. Although, it has been proposed that LH supplementation could be beneficial in women with previous hypo-response to FSH. There are no studies comparing the cumulative live birth rates (LBRs) between corifollitropin alfa (CFA) and highly pur...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Errázuriz J,Romito A,Drakopoulos P,Frederix B,Racca A,De Munck N,Tournaye H,De Vos M,Blockeel C

更新日期：2019-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Failure of uterine vascular transformation is associated with pregnancy complications including Intra Uterine Growth Restriction (IUGR). The decidua and its immune cell populations play a key role in the earliest stages of this process. Here we investigate the hypothesis that abnormal decidualization and failure of ma...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Dunk C,Kwan M,Hazan A,Walker S,Wright JK,Harris LK,Jones RL,Keating S,Kingdom JCP,Whittle W,Maxwell C,Lye SJ

更新日期：2019-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Human phosphodiesterases (PDEs) comprise a complex superfamily of enzymes derived from 24 genes separated into 11 PDE gene families (PDEs 1-11), expressed in different tissues and cells, including heart and brain. The isoforms PDE4, PDE7, and PDE8 are specific for the second messenger cAMP, which is responsible for me...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Bizzi MF,Bolger GB,Korbonits M,Ribeiro-Oliveira A Jr

更新日期：2019-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Initially identified as monomers, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) can also form functional homo- and heterodimers that act as distinct signaling hubs for cellular signal integration. We previously found that the angiotensin II (Ang II) type 1 receptor (AT1R) and the prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) receptor (FP), both im...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Fillion D,Devost D,Sleno R,Inoue A,Hébert TE

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the long-held belief that growth hormone supplementation provides psychosocial benefits to patients with Turner syndrome (TS), this assumption has never been rigorously tested in a randomized control trial. As a sub-study of the Canadian growth-hormone trial, parent-, and patient-completed standardized questio...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Rovet JF,Van Vliet G

更新日期：2019-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence supporting the characterization of the pesticide DDT and its metabolite, DDE, as obesogens and metabolic disruptors. Elucidating the mechanism is critical to understanding whether the association of DDT and DDE with obesity and diabetes is in fact causal. One area of research investigating...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Elmore SE,La Merrill MA

更新日期：2019-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) is reported to be expressed in the testis. How FGF1 affects stem Leydig cell development remains unclear. Here, we report the effects of FGF1 on rat stem Leydig cell development in an ethane dimethane sulfonate (EDS)-treated model. FGF1 (100 ng/testis) significantly increased serum te...

journal_title：Frontiers in endocrinology

authors： Chen L,Li X,Wang Y,Song T,Li H,Xie L,Li L,Chen X,Ma L,Chen Y,Lv Y,Li X,Ge RS

更新日期：2019-03-08 00:00:00