Vol. 25 (4) 2004 Neuro endocrinology letters

C-reactive protein as a predictor of threatening preterm delivery.

Reron A, Huras H, Szymik M, Jaworowski A.

Clinical Trial 2004; 25(4): 302-306 PubMed PMID: 15361822 Citation  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Biomarkers, C-Reactive Protein:metabolism, Cystinyl Aminopeptidase:blood, Female, Humans, Isoenzymes:blood, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Outcome, Pregnancy Trimester, Third, Premature Birth:blood, Prenata.

OBJECTIVES: Preterm deliveries represent still one of the most important problems in contemporary obstetrics. They are associated with prematurity and higher rate of perinatal mortality and morbidity. During the last few years, the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in prediction of threatening preterm delivery was emphasized. CRP is prod.....

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The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in subjects with subclinical thyroid diseases: the impact of the negative feedback mechanism.

Falaschi P, Martocchia A, Proietti A, D'Urso R, Gargano S, Culasso F, Rocco A.
Clinical Trial 2004; 25(4): 292-296 PubMed PMID: 15361820 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Feedback, Physiological:physiology, Female, Humans, Hyperthyroidism:physiopathology, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:physiology, Hypothyroidism:physiopathology, Male, Middle Aged, Reference Values, Regression Analysis, Severity of Illness Index, Thy.

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Maternal and fetal hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis: different response depends upon the mode of parturition.

Ochedalski T, Lachowicz A.
Clinical Trial 2004; 25(4): 278-282 PubMed PMID: 15361817 Citation  Keywords:  Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Adult, Cesarean Section, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone:blood, Dehydroepiandrosterone:blood, Female, Fetal Blood:metabolism, Humans, Hydrocortisone:blood, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System:metabolism, Infant, Newborn:blood.

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Immune and stress responses in C57BL/6 and C3H/HeN mouse strains following photoperiod manipulation.

Gatien M, Hotchkiss A, Neigh G, Dhabhar F, Nelson R.
Comparative Study 2004; 25(4): 267-272 PubMed PMID: 15361815 Citation  Keywords:  Analysis of Variance, Animals, Blood Cell Count, Corticosterone:blood, Hypersensitivity, Delayed:immunology, Immune System:radiation effects, Leukocytes:immunology, Light, Male, Mice, Mice, Inbred C3H, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Photoperiod, Species Specificity,.

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Isoproterenol-stimulated melatonin production by perifused rat pineal glands: age- and time-related effects.

Naïri-Skandrani L, Djeridane Y, Charbuy H, Touitou Y.
Comparative Study 2004; 25(4): 257-261 PubMed PMID: 15361813 Citation  Keywords:  Adrenergic beta-Agonists:pharmacology, Age Factors, Animals, Circadian Rhythm:drug effects, Isoproterenol:pharmacology, Male, Melatonin:biosynthesis, Organ Culture Techniques, Photoperiod, Pineal Gland:drug effects, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Time Factors,.

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Direct measurement of free radicals in the brain cortex and the blood serum after nociceptive stimulation in rats.

Rokyta R, Stopka P, Holecek V, Krikava K, Pekárková I.
Comparative Study 2004; 25(4): 252-256 PubMed PMID: 15361812 Citation  Keywords:  Analysis of Variance, Animals, Free Radicals:analysis, Hydroxyl Radical:blood, Male, Melatonin:physiology, Nitrogen Oxides:blood, Pain:metabolism, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Reactive Oxygen Species:analysis, Serum:chemistry, Singlet Oxygen:blood, Somatosensory C.

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