ISSN: 0172-780X | ISSN-L: 0172-780X | eISSN 2354-4716

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Neuro endo. lett. - 2004

Vol. 25 (4) 2004 Neuro endocrinology letters

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 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,.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of the beta-adrenergic agonist, isoproterenol, on induced increase in melatonin production in the pineal gland of young and old rats, at different circadian stages.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report here the effects of 10(-6) M isopro.....

Zhennan Xue - ad multos transannos.

Halberg F, Cornélissen G, Sothern R, Katinas G.

Bibliography 2004; 25(4): 310-316 PubMed PMID: 15361824 Keywords: China, Chronobiology Phenomena, History, 20th Century, History, 21st Century,.

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Coexisting acromegaly and primary empty sella syndrome.

Hekimsoy Z, Yünten N, Sivrioglu S.

Case Reports 2004; 25(4): 307-309 PubMed PMID: 15361823 Keywords: Acromegaly:blood, Empty Sella Syndrome:blood, Female, Growth Hormone:blood, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Middle Aged, Octreotide:therapeutic use, Treatment Outcome,.

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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 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.

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Brain differentiation and preferred partner characteristics in heterosexual and homosexual men and women.

Muscarella F, Elias V, Szuchman L.

Clinical Trial 2004; 25(4): 297-301 PubMed PMID: 15361821 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Analysis of Variance, Brain:physiology, Female, Homosexuality:physiology, Humans, Male, Sex Characteristics, Sex Differentiation, Sexual Behavior:physiology, Sexual Partners:psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires,.

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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 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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Treatment of giant paraclinoid aneurysms. Own experience.

Kolasa P, Kaurzel Z, Lewinski A.

Clinical Trial 2004; 25(4): 287-291 PubMed PMID: 15361819 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Carotid Artery Diseases:diagnostic imaging, Carotid Artery, Internal:diagnostic imaging, Catheterization:methods, Cerebral Angiography, Embolization, Therapeutic:methods, Female, Humans, Intracranial Aneurysm:diagnostic imaging, M.

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A new ovarian denervation technique and it's effect on sexual cycle, conception rates and offspring numbers in rats.

Risvanli A, Timurkan H, Ozveren M, Kalkan C.

Comparative Study 2004; 25(4): 283-286 PubMed PMID: 15361818 Keywords: Animals, Denervation:methods, Estrous Cycle:physiology, Female, Fertility:physiology, Litter Size:physiology, Ovary:innervation, Rats,.

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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 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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Bovine pars tuberalis secretions release growth hormone from rat pars distalis of pituitary gland.

Lafarque M, Ezquer M, Aguado L, Oliveros L.

Journal Article 2004; 25(4): 273-277 PubMed PMID: 15361816 Keywords: Animals, Biological Factors:physiology, Cattle, Cell Separation, Cells, Cultured, Culture Media, Conditioned, Growth Hormone:secretion, Male, Pituitary Gland, Anterior:cytology, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley,.

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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 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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Cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged women with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Luboshitzky R, Herer P.

Clinical Trial 2004; 25(4): 262-266 PubMed PMID: 15361814 Keywords: Adult, Biomarkers:blood, Blood Pressure, C-Reactive Protein:analysis, Coronary Disease:blood, Female, Homocysteine:blood, Humans, Hyperlipidemias:blood, Hypothyroidism:blood, Middle Aged, Reference Values, Risk Factors, Severity of Illness Index, Statisti.

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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 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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The neurobiology of pleasure, reward processes, addiction and their health implications.

Esch T, Stefano G.

Journal Article 2004; 25(4): 235-251 PubMed PMID: 15361811 Keywords: Behavior, Addictive:physiopathology, Culture, Dopamine:physiology, Endorphins:physiology, Humans, Limbic System:physiology, Motivation, Neurobiology, Pleasure-Pain Principle, Reward,.

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