Articles by author - M Kotwicka

The expression of ghrelin in somatotroph and other types of pituitary adenomas.

Wasko R, Jaskula M, Kotwicka M, Andrusiewicz M, Jankowska A, Liebert W, Sowinski J.

Comparative Study 2008; 29(6): 929-938 PubMed PMID: 19112387  Keywords:  Adenoma:classification, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic:physiology, Ghrelin:genetics, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Pituitary Neoplasms:classification, RNA, Messenger:analysis, Somatotrophs:metabolism,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: It has been suggested that ghrelin synthesized locally in pituitary regulates the function and growth of pituitary cells in au.....

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Effect of bromocriptine on cell apoptosis and proliferation in GH3 cell culture.

Wasko R, Wolun-Cholewa M, Bolko P, Kotwicka M.

Journal Article 2004; 25(3): 223-228 PubMed PMID: 15349090  Keywords:  Apoptosis:drug effects, Bromocriptine:pharmacology, Bucladesine:pharmacology, Cell Division:drug effects, Cell Line, Tumor, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Humans, Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate:pharmacology,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: In our study, with the use of GH3 cells line we decided to examine 1) what is the relation between the dose of bromocriptine a.....

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Effects of treatment with somatostatin analogues on the occurrence of apoptosis in somatotropinomas.

Wasko R, Jankowska A, Kotwicka M, Liebert W, Sowinski J, Warchol J.

Clinical Trial 2003; 24(5): 334-338 PubMed PMID: 14647007  Keywords:  Adenoma:drug therapy, Adult, Antineoplastic Agents:administration & dosage, Apoptosis:drug effects, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Peptides, Cyclic:administration & dosage, Pituitary Neoplasms:drug therapy, Somatostatin:administration & dosage,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Apoptosis of endocrine cells represents one of factors significantly affected the control of hormones secretion. Present study.....

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