abstract：:Objectives. Vitamin D deficiency plays a role in insulin resistance and the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Little information is available about the association between vitamin D status and insulin resistance in the Chinese population. Currently, vitamin D status is evaluated by the concentrations of serum ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Zhang J,Ye J,Guo G,Lan Z,Li X,Pan Z,Rao X,Zheng Z,Luo F,Lin L,Lin Z,Xue Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. In pediatric central diabetes insipidus (CDI), etiology diagnosis and pituitary function monitoring are usually delayed. This study aimed to illustrate the importance of regular follow-up and pituitary function monitoring in pediatric CDI. Methods. The clinical, hormonal, and neuroradiological characteristi...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Liu W,Wang L,Liu M,Li G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:X-linked Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenita (AHC) is caused by deletions or point mutations in the NR0B1 (DAX1) gene. We present a boy with AHC who came at the age of 25 days in a severe state due to prolonged vomiting and progressive dehydration. Laboratory studies showed prominent hyponatremia and hyperkaliemia but not hy...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Rojek A,Krawczynski MR,Jamsheer A,Sowinska-Seidler A,Iwaniszewska B,Malunowicz E,Niedziela M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The circadian system is a supraphysiological system that modulates different biological functions such as metabolism, sleep-wake, cellular proliferation, and body temperature. Different chronodisruptors have been identified, such as shift work, feeding time, long days, and stress. The environmental changes and our mod...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Valenzuela FJ,Vera J,Venegas C,Muñoz S,Oyarce S,Muñoz K,Lagunas C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. The roles of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK/ERK pathways involved in the pathogenesis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) were demonstrated mostly by in vitro studies with rat or mouse cells and were mainly studied at transcriptional level. This study aimed to investigate the effect of these pathways on t...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Du J,Tong A,Wang F,Cui Y,Li C,Zhang Y,Yan Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The determination of B-type natriuretic peptides (BNP) may have a role in the diagnosis of heart failure (HF) or guiding HF therapy. This study investigated the role of BNP determination in a cohort of elderly patients admitted to hospital with acute decompensated HF and its correlation with main demographic, clinical...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Leto L,Testa M,Feola M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. There are two phases of insulin secretion, the first (FPIS) and second phase (SPIS). In this study, we built equations to predict FPIS with metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and fasting plasma insulin (FPI). Methods. Totally, 186 participants were enrolled. 75% of participants were randomly selected as the st...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Lin JD,Hsu CH,Liang YJ,Lian WC,Hsieh CH,Wu CZ,Pei D,Chen YL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sestrin (SESN) is known as a cysteine sulfinic acid reductase. Recently, nonredox functions of SESN in metabolic regulation and antitumor property have been recognized. While mechanisms underlying the expression of SESN are not fully understood. Here we report that insulin markedly increased SESN2 level in HepG2 cells...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Chai D,Wang G,Zhou Z,Yang H,Yu Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chemosensitivity of anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) to some cytotoxic agents was investigated by the histoculture drug response assay (HDRA). Thirty specimens from 22 patients with ATC were obtained from surgically resected subjects. The drugs tested were paclitaxel (PTX), docetaxel (DOC), adriamycin (ADM), nedapl...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Uruno T,Masaki C,Akaishi J,Matsuzu K,Suzuki A,Ohkuwa K,Shibuya H,Kitagawa W,Nagahama M,Sugino K,Ito K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study explored the utility of four-point preprandial glucose self-monitoring to calculate several indices of glycemic control and variability in a study adding the DPP-4 inhibitor vildagliptin to ongoing insulin therapy. This analysis utilized data from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover stud...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Tura A,Farngren J,Schweizer A,Foley JE,Pacini G,Ahrén B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To examine the association of three most common obesity measures including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) with chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Design. Cross-sectional evaluation of the effect of anthropometric ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Xu L,Yu W,Huang P,Li C,Li Y,Wang M,Xu Q,Wang J,Zheng C,Qu B,Zhao Y,Niu M,Wang O,Gong F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptin and adiponectin are differentially expressed adipokines in obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Leptin levels are directly associated with adipose tissue mass, while adiponectin levels are downregulated in obesity. Although significantly produced by adipocytes, leptin is also produced by vascular smooth muscle ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Ghantous CM,Azrak Z,Hanache S,Abou-Kheir W,Zeidan A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid nodules, with their high prevalence in the general population, represent a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Ultrasound (US), although absolutely reliable in detecting thyroid nodules, is still not accurate enough to differentiate them into benign and malignant. A promising novel modality, US elastography, ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Cantisani V,Grazhdani H,Drakonaki E,D'Andrea V,Di Segni M,Kaleshi E,Calliada F,Catalano C,Redler A,Brunese L,Drudi FM,Fumarola A,Carbotta G,Frattaroli F,Di Leo N,Ciccariello M,Caratozzolo M,D'Ambrosio F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To analyze changes in vital signs (heart rate (HR), systolic (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)) during and after intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) and any other adverse effects. Methods. Retrospective review of charts of patients who received IVMP as treatment regime for thyroid eye disease. All...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Yong KL,Chng CL,Htoon HM,Lim LH,Seah LL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. We investigate the usefulness of multimodal assistant systems using a fusion model of preoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) along with endoscopy with indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence in establishing endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (E...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Inoue A,Ohnishi T,Kohno S,Nishida N,Nakamura Y,Ohtsuka Y,Matsumoto S,Ohue S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency when compared to the general population. This study aimed to determine the levels of 25-OH-vitamin D [25(OH)D] in individuals with NF1 and disease-unaffected controls and analyze FokI and BsmI VDR gene polymorphisms in a case and in a...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Souza Mario Bueno L,Rosset C,Aguiar E,Pereira Fde S,Izetti Ribeiro P,Scalco R,Matzenbacher Bittar C,Brinckmann Oliveira Netto C,Gischkow Rucatti G,Chies JA,Camey SA,Ashton-Prolla P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes and depression are regarded as comorbid conditions, and three possible directions of the association between the diseases can underlie this observation of comorbidity. First, common etiology can increase a person's risk of both diseases; second, persons with type 2 diabetes have increased prevalence or...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Berge LI,Riise T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed at assessing the potential use of lower total and HMW adiponectin levels for predicting cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Concentrations of total adiponectin or high molecular weight (HMW) adiponectin decrease in association with the development of metabolic dysfunct...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Horáková D,Azeem K,Benešová R,Pastucha D,Horák V,Dumbrovská L,Martínek A,Novotný D,Švagera Z,Hobzová M,Galuszková D,Janout V,Doněvská S,Vrbková J,Kollárová H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. The Japan Thyroid Association recently published guidelines for clinical practice for the management of thyroid nodules, which include a diagnostic system for reporting thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology. It is characterized by the subclassification of follicular neoplasms, which is different from oth...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Kakudo K,Kameyama K,Hirokawa M,Katoh R,Nakamura H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Dyslipidemia contribute to the excess of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk observed in women with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) is the major target for CHD prevention, and T2DM women seem to reach LDL-C targets less frequently than men. Aim. To explore age- and gender-...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Russo G,Pintaudi B,Giorda C,Lucisano G,Nicolucci A,Cristofaro MR,Suraci C,Mulas MF,Napoli A,Rossi MC,Manicardi V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iodine supplementation through salt iodization is a worldwide, effective strategy for preventing iodine deficiency-related problems. Its safety and efficacy profile has been extensively investigated, and benefits far outweigh the potential iodine-induced risks. Moreover, iodine supplementation during pregnancy in orde...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Prete A,Paragliola RM,Corsello SM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder amongst women of reproductive age. Although PCOS is diagnosed exclusively based on reproductive criteria, it is also a metabolic disorder. Insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and dyslipidemia are more ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Baldani DP,Skrgatic L,Ougouag R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective therapy to induce weight loss in morbidly obese patients. Objective. This controlled, clinical trial with a two-year intervention was aimed at comparing the efficacy of two nonsurgical approaches versus bariatric surgery, on body weight changes and metabolic parameters...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Burguera B,Jesús Tur J,Escudero AJ,Alos M,Pagán A,Cortés B,González XF,Soriano JB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Separate lines of research have shown that menstrual cycling and contextual factors such as the gender of research personnel influence experimental pain reporting. Objectives. This study examines how brief, procedural interactions with female and male experimenters can affect experimentally reported pain (...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Vigil JM,DiDomenico J,Strenth C,Coulombe P,Kruger E,Mueller AA,Guevara Beltran D,Adams I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To evaluate whether inferior rectus muscle (IRM) thickness, the degree of adipose change in the IRM, smoking status, and the previous history of orbital radiotherapy can predict the dose-effect relationship regarding unilateral IRM recession in thyroid eye disease (TED). Methods. Twenty-five patients were ret...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Takahashi Y,Kakizaki H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The liver is one of the most essential organs involved in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Hepatic steatosis, a major manifestation of metabolic syndrome, is associated with imbalance between lipid formation and breakdown, glucose production and catabolism, and cholesterol synthesis and secretion. Epidemiological...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Shen M,Shi H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to estimate the impact of ingestion of a pure protein load on the glucose levels in T1DM patients treated with insulin pumps. We examined 10 T1DM patients (6 females, mean age-32.3 years, mean HbA1c-6.8%) treated with insulin pumps equipped with a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS). In Phase I, basel...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Klupa T,Benbenek-Klupa T,Matejko B,Mrozinska S,Malecki MT

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. Our aim was (1) to determine the frequency of insulin resistance (IR) in patients with Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD/BMD), (2) to identify deleted exons of DMD gene associated with obesity and IR, and (3) to explore some likely molecular mechanisms leading to IR. Materials and Methods. In 66 patients wi...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Rodríguez-Cruz M,Sanchez R,Escobar RE,Cruz-Guzmán Odel R,López-Alarcón M,Bernabe García M,Coral-Vázquez R,Matute G,Velázquez Wong AC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In obese diabetic subjects, a correct life style, including diet and physical activity, is part of a correct intervention protocol. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aerobic training intervention, based on heart rate at aerobic gas exchange threshold (AerTge), on clinical and physiological par...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Emerenziani GP,Gallotta MC,Meucci M,Di Luigi L,Migliaccio S,Donini LM,Strollo F,Guidetti L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) modulates a diverse range of biological functions, including glucose and lipid metabolism, adaptive starvation response, and energy homeostasis, but with limited mechanistic insight. FGF21 treatment has been shown to inhibit hepatic growth hormone (GH) intracellular signaling. To ev...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Boparai RK,Arum O,Miquet JG,Masternak MM,Bartke A,Khardori RK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While vitamin D3 is recognized as a neuroactive steroid affecting both brain development and function, efficient analytical method in determining vitamin D3 metabolites in the brain tissue is still lacking, and the relationship of vitamin D3 status between serum and brain remains elusive. Therefore, we developed a nov...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Xue Y,He X,Li HD,Deng Y,Yan M,Cai HL,Tang MM,Dang RL,Jiang P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. The follow-up of GH levels in short-stature children with pituitary hyperplasia secondary to primary hypothyroidism (PPH) is reported in a few cases. We aimed to observe changes in GH secretion in short-stature children with PPH. Methods. A total of 11 short-stature children with PPH accompanied by low GH l...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Liu M,Hu Y,Li G,Hu W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the gene expression of ghrelin, a growth hormone releasing and appetite stimulating hormone from stomach, we constructed human ghrelin promoter-reporter vectors and analyzed the promoter activity. The ghrelin promoter activity was high when cultured cells that express ghrelin mRNA endogenously like TT or EC...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Shiimura Y,Ohgusu H,Sato T,Kojima M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The BRAF(V600E) mutation is commonly found in papillary thyroid cancers (PTCs) at different frequencies in different regions. However, the association between the BRAF(V600E) mutation and clinicopathological features in Chinese PTC patients is unknown. A total of 543 Chinese patients with histologically confirmed PTC ...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Yang LB,Sun LY,Jiang Y,Tang Y,Li ZH,Zhang HY,Bu H,Ye F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work was to study the androgen receptors (AR) expression in pituitary pars distalis (PD) of male viscachas in relation to growth and reproductive cycle. AR were detected by immunocytochemistry and quantified by image analysis. Pituitary glands from fetus, immature, prepubertal, and adult viscachas duri...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Filippa VP,Rosales GJ,Cruceño AA,Mohamed FH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the role of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) and its soluble receptors (suPAR) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in metabolic syndrome (MetS) components, insulin secretion, and resistance in schoolchildren. We enrolled 387 children, aged 10.3 ± 1.5 years, in Taipei. Anthropometry, fibr...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Chen JS,Wu CZ,Chu NF,Chang LC,Pei D,Lin YF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of impaired glucose regulation (IGR) in the population of Tongzhou, China, and to provide scientific basis for preventive interventions. In the study, the overall age-standardized prevalence of IGR (16.0%) in Tongzhou residents was high...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Zhao D,Wu N,Yang J,Liu S,Zhang N,Wang X,Zhang H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Management of thyroid nodules with benign aspirates following atypia of undetermined significance/follicular lesion of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS) is not well established. We reviewed the risk of malignancy and the role of ultrasound (US) features among thyroid nodules with benign results followin...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Kim GR,Yoon JH,Kim EK,Moon HJ,Kwak JY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Islet cell transplantation is a promising beta cell replacement therapy for patients with brittle type 1 diabetes as well as refractory chronic pancreatitis. Despite the vast advancements made in this field, challenges still remain in achieving high frequency and long-term successful transplant outcomes. Here we revie...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Kanak MA,Takita M,Kunnathodi F,Lawrence MC,Levy MF,Naziruddin B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. The purpose of the present study was to assess the feasibility of using miR-126 in the urine as a biomarker for diabetic nephropathy. Methods. miRNAs were extracted from the urine samples of T2DM patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN; n = 92), T2DM without DN (n = 86), and 85 healthy volunteers using quan...

journal_title：International journal of endocrinology

authors： Liu Y,Gao G,Yang C,Zhou K,Shen B,Liang H,Jiang X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00