Vol. 22 (3) 2001 Neuro endocrinology letters

Melatonin inhibits spontaneous and oxytocin-induced contractions of rat myometrium in vitro.

Ayar A, Kutlu S, Yilmaz B, Kelestimur H.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 199-207 PubMed PMID: 11449192 Keywords: Animals, Apamin:pharmacology, Calcium:pharmacology, Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors:pharmacology, Dinoprost:pharmacology, Female, In Vitro Techniques, Indomethacin:pharmacology, Melatonin:pharmacology, Oxytocin:pharmacology, Potassium Channels:drug effects, Pot.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of melatonin on spontaneous and oxytocin-induced contractility of pregnant and non-pregnant rat myometrium in vitro.

DESIGN: Myometrial strips were removed from virgin or late pregnant (21 days gestation) Wistar rats following decapitation and placed.....

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From the art director's desk.

Maas L.

Comment 2001; 22(3): 151-152 PubMed PMID: 11449198 Keywords: Motion Pictures as Topic, Psychology, Social Behavior,.

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Diurnal profile of melatonin concentrations in patients with major depression: relationship to the clinical manifestation and antidepressant treatment.

Szymanska A, Rabe-Jablonska J, Karasek M.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 192-198 PubMed PMID: 11449197 Keywords: Adult, Affect, Antidepressive Agents:therapeutic use, Circadian Rhythm, Clomipramine:therapeutic use, Depression:blood, Female, Humans, Male, Melatonin:blood, Middle Aged, Sleep Wake Disorders:complications,.

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Effect of melatonin administration on activities of some lysosomal enzymes in the mouse.

Witek B, Ochwanowska E, Kolataj A, Slewa A, Stanislawska I.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 181-185 PubMed PMID: 11449196 Keywords: Acetylglucosaminidase:metabolism, Animals, Antigens, CD13:metabolism, Cathepsin D:metabolism, Cathepsin L, Cathepsins:metabolism, Cysteine Endopeptidases, Female, Glucuronidase:metabolism, Kidney:enzymology, Kinetics, Lipase:metabolism, Liver:enzymology, .

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A review on cancer--psychospiritual status interactions.

Lissoni P, Cangemi P, Pirato D, Roselli M, Rovelli F, Brivio F, Malugani F, Maestroni G, Conti A, Laudon M, Malysheva O, Giani L.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 175-180 PubMed PMID: 11449195 Keywords: Emotions, Humans, Immune Tolerance, Neoplasms:immunology, Neuroimmunomodulation, Pineal Gland:physiology, Sexuality,.

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The hypothalamo-neurohypophysial response to melatonin.

Juszczak M.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 169-174 PubMed PMID: 11449194 Keywords: Animals, Humans, Hypothalamus:drug effects, In Vitro Techniques, Melatonin:pharmacology, Oxytocin:biosynthesis, Photoperiod, Pineal Gland:physiology, Pituitary Gland, Posterior:drug effects, Vasopressins:biosynthesis,.

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Does leptin modulate immune and endocrine response in the time of LPS-induced acute inflammation?

Bik W, Wolinska-Witort E, Chmielowska M, Rusiecka-Kuczalek E, Baranowska B.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 208-214 PubMed PMID: 11449193 Keywords: Animals, Corticosterone:blood, Cytokines:blood, Hormones:blood, Inflammation:blood, Interleukin-10:blood, Interleukin-6:blood, Kinetics, Leptin:administration & dosage, Lipopolysaccharides:administration & dosage, Luteinizing Hormone:blood, Male, Prolacti.

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Changes in pineal sympathetic innervation are not significant in the hyperproliferative effects of pinealectomy on the intestinal crypts.

Callaghan B.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 187-191 PubMed PMID: 11449191 Keywords: Animals, Cell Division, Ganglionectomy, Ileum:cytology, Intestine, Small:cytology, Jejunum:cytology, Male, Melatonin:biosynthesis, Mitosis, Pineal Gland:innervation, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Superior Cervical Ganglion:physiology, Sympathetic Nervous Sy.

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Serum total testosterone is lower in men with Alzheimer's disease.

Hogervorst E, Williams J, Budge M, Barnetson L, Combrinck M, Smith A.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 163-168 PubMed PMID: 11449190 Keywords: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Alzheimer Disease:blood, Case-Control Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Linear Models, Male, Memory, Middle Aged, Reference Values, Testosterone:blood,.

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Thoughts on the film "The Matrix".

Janus L.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 155-160 PubMed PMID: 11449189 Keywords: Identification (Psychology), Individuality, Internet, Motion Pictures as Topic, Psychology, Social Behavior, Social Environment, User-Computer Interface,.

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"Analytical" or "synthetic" research in the life sciences.

Mess B.

Editorial 2001; 22(3): 153-154 PubMed PMID: 11449188 Keywords: Biological Science Disciplines, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroendocrinology, Research Design,.

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