Vol. 34 (7) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Dexamethasone decreases insulin-like growth factor-I and -II via a glucocorticoid receptor dependent mechanism in developing rat brain.

Feng Y, Famuyide M, Bhatt A.

Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 624-634 PubMed PMID: 24464002 Citation  Keywords:  Animals, Animals, Newborn, Brain:drug effects, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor:genetics, Dexamethasone:toxicity, Disease Models, Animal, Drug Interactions, Female, Glucocorticoids:toxicity, Hormone Antagonists:pharmacology, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:.

OBJECTIVES: Dexamethasone (Dex) causes neurodegeneration in developing brain. Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and -II (IGF-II) are potent neurotrophic and differentiation factors and play key roles in the regulation of growth and development of CNS. Current project evaluated the effects of Dex on IGF-I and -II in developing rat bra.....

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The occurrence of immunological disturbances in patients with recurrent miscarriage (RM) of unknown etiology.

Motak-Pochrzest H, Malinowski A.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 701-707 PubMed PMID: 24464014 Citation  Keywords:  Abortion, Habitual:epidemiology, Adult, Antibodies, Anticardiolipin:blood, Antibodies, Antinuclear:blood, Autoantibodies:blood, Female, Humans, Interferon-gamma:blood, Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor:blood, Middle Aged, Placenta:immunology, Pregnancy, Risk Fa.

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Proteomic analysis of eutopic and ectopic endometriotic tissues based on isobaric peptide tags for relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ) method.

Marianowski P, Szymusik I, Malejczyk J, Hibner M, Wielgos M.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 717-721 PubMed PMID: 24464013 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Choristoma:metabolism, Chromatography, Liquid, Endometriosis:diagnosis, Endometrium:metabolism, Female, Humans, Ovary:metabolism, Proteomics:methods, Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Two-Dimensional Difference Gel Electrophoresis,.

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Preliminary report of 48-hours Atosiban administration in spontaneous preterm labor - Doppler blood flow assessment of placental and fetal circulation.

Grzesiak M, Wilczynski J.
Clinical Trial 2013; 34(7): 681-686 PubMed PMID: 24464012 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Female, Fetus:blood supply, Heart Rate:drug effects, Heart Rate, Fetal:drug effects, Hemodynamics:drug effects, Humans, Obstetric Labor, Premature:diagnostic imaging, Pilot Projects, Placenta:blood supply, Pregnancy, Regional Blood Flow:drug effect.

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Pre-activation and muscle activity during frontal impact in relation to whiplash associated disorders.

Fanta O, Hadraba D, Lopot F, Kubovy P, Boucek J, Jelen K.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 708-716 PubMed PMID: 24464011 Citation  Keywords:  Acceleration:adverse effects, Adult, Awareness:physiology, Biomechanical Phenomena, Deceleration:adverse effects, Electromyography, Female, Frontal Bone:physiology, Head Movements:physiology, Humans, Male, Neck Muscles:physiology, Psychomotor Performance:.

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Parathyroid adenoma diagnosed on the basis of a giant cell tumor of parieto-occipital region and multifocal bone injuries.

Bohdanowicz-Pawlak A, Szymczak J, Jakubowska J, Jedrzejuk D, Pawlak A, Lukienczuk T, Bolanowski M.
Case Reports 2013; 34(7): 610-614 PubMed PMID: 24464010 Citation  Keywords:  Adenoma:diagnosis, Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Giant Cell Tumors:diagnosis, Humans, Hyperparathyroidism:complications, Occipital Bone:pathology, Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica:diagnosis, Parathyroid Neoplasms:diagnosis, Parietal Bone:pathology, Skul.

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Lithium and valproate acid protect NSC34 cells from H2O2-induced oxidative stress and upregulate expressions of SIRT3 and CARM1.

Wang J, Feng H, Zhang J, Jiang H.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 648-654 PubMed PMID: 24464007 Citation  Keywords:  Animals, Antimanic Agents:pharmacology, Cell Death:drug effects, Cell Line, Tumor, Drug Interactions, Hydrogen Peroxide:pharmacology, Inhibitory Concentration 50, Lithium Compounds:pharmacology, Motor Neurons:cytology, NF-E2-Related Factor 2:metabolism, N.

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Hypermethylation of selected genes in endometrial carcinogenesis.

Visnovsky J, Fiolka R, Kudela E, Slavik P, Krkoska M, Lasabová Z, Danko J.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 675-680 PubMed PMID: 24464006 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Aged, Cadherins:genetics, Carcinogenesis:genetics, DNA Methylation:genetics, Endometrial Neoplasms:epidemiology, Endometrium:physiology, Female, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Glutathione S-Transferase pi:genetics, Humans, Hyperplasia:epid.

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Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the first-line treatment with somatostatin combined with melatonin, retinoids, vitamin D3, and low doses of cyclophosphamide in 20 cases of breast cancer: a preliminary report.

Di Bella G, Mascia F, Ricchi A, Colori B.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 660-668 PubMed PMID: 24464005 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Aged, Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols:administration & dosage, Breast Neoplasms:drug therapy, Cholecalciferol:administration & dosage, Cyclophosphamide:administration & dosage, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Melatonin:administrat.

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Differences in the psychological and hormonal presentation of lean and obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Komarowska H, Stangierski A, Warmuz-Stangierska I, Lodyga M, Ochmanska K, Wasko R, Wanic-Kossowska M, Ruchala M.
Comparative Study 2013; 34(7): 669-674 PubMed PMID: 24464003 Citation  Keywords:  Adrenocorticotropic Hormone:blood, Adult, Affective Symptoms:metabolism, Anxiety:metabolism, Body Mass Index, Body Weight:physiology, Depression:metabolism, Female, Ghrelin:blood, Gonadal Steroid Hormones:blood, Hormones:blood, Humans, Obesity:metabolism,.

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Cognitive functions, apolipoprotein E genotype and hormonal replacement therapy of postmenopausal women.

Bojar I, Gujski M, Raczkiewicz D, Rothenberg K.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 635-642 PubMed PMID: 24464001 Citation  Keywords:  Aged, Apolipoprotein E2:genetics, Apolipoprotein E4:genetics, Cognition:drug effects, Cognition Disorders:epidemiology, Dementia:epidemiology, Estrogen Replacement Therapy:methods, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Polymorphism, Genetic, Postmenopause:drug eff.

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Advantages and disadvantages of over-the-counter availability of emergency contraception.

Bumbul E, Starek M, Szymusik I, Pietrzak B, Bumbuliene Z, Kosinska-Kaczynska K, Wielgos M.
Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 655-659 PubMed PMID: 24463999 Citation  Keywords:  Contraception, Postcoital:utilization, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Services Accessibility:statistics & numerical data, Humans, Lithuania, Nonprescription Drugs:therapeutic use, Poland, Students:statistics & numerical data, Survey.

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48-hours administration of nifedipine in spontaneous preterm labor - Doppler blood flow assessment of placental and fetal circulation.

Grzesiak M, Ahmed R, Wilczynski J.
Clinical Trial 2013; 34(7): 687-692 PubMed PMID: 24463995 Citation  Keywords:  Adult, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Female, Fetus:blood supply, Hemodynamics:drug effects, Humans, Middle Cerebral Artery:drug effects, Nifedipine:administration & dosage, Obstetric Labor, Premature:diagnostic imaging, Placenta:blood supply, Pregnanc.

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