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J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1976 Jul;43(1):222-5.
Failure of endogenous plasmin to convert human growth hormone to its "activated" isohormones.
Baumann G.
Human growth hormone B can be converted to its more acidic isohormones C, D, and E by limited enzymatic cleavage with purified plasmin in vitro. This process is accompanied by an increase of biological activity in the rat tibia line assay. A possible role of endogenous circulating plasmin in the in vivo formation of these isohormones was investigated. Human plasma, serum, glass-contact-activated serum, and serum extracts after the removal of protease inhibitors were incubated with ratioiodinated hGH-B and C for up to 24 h. Aliquots were analyzed at frequent intervals by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, followed by autoradiography and counting of radioactive bands. No evidence for interconversion or transformation to hGH-D and E was found. It is concluded that endogenous circulating plasmin does not play a major role in the conversion of hGH to its "activated" isohormones.
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J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1976 Jul;43(1):244-7.
Sex hormone binding globulin: the carrier protein for d-norgestrel.
Victor A, Weiner E, Johansson ED.
The binding of different synthetic steroids, used in hormonal contraception, to Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) was studied by measuring their ability to displace tritiated testosterone from SHBG in a competitive protein binding system. Only 19-nortestosterone derivates had any significant ability to displace testosterone from SHBG, d-norgestrel (d-Ng) being the strongest displacer. Increasing the SHBG levels in women with previous constant plasma d-Ng levels increased these levels two- to sixfold. It is concluded that SHBG is the main carrier protein for d-Ng. The strong testosterone displacing activity of d-Ng might also explain androgenic side effects observed with d-Ng containig oral contraceptives.
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J Clin Invest. 1976 Apr;57(4):1009-18.
The effect of thyroid hormone on bile salt-independent bile flow and Na+, K+ -ATPase activity in liver plasma membranes enriched in bile canaliculi.
Layden TJ, Boyer JL.
The relationship between bile salt-independent canalicular flow and ATPase activity in liver plasma membranes (LPM) enriched in bile canaliculi, was studied in control, hyperthyroid, and hypothyroid rats. Canalicular bile production was significantly increased in hyperthyroid rats (3.19 +/- 0.23 mul/min per g liver) compared to controls (2.27 +/- 0.24 mul/min per g liver), while it diminished in hypothyroid animals (1.58 +/- 0.17 mul/min per g liver). Although bile salt excretion was also increased in hyperthyroid animals (62.4 +/- 13.3 vs. 41.2 +/- 8.4 nmol/min per g liver), the stimulation in canalicular secretion was primarily related to enhancement of the bile salt-independent fraction of flow (2.47 mul/min per g liver in hyperthyroid rats vs. 1.67 mul/min per g liver in controls). LPM Na+, K+-ATPase activity doubled in hyperthyroid animals (21.5 +/- 5.8 vs. 10.7 +/- 3.1 mumol Pi/mg protein per h) while Mg++-ATPase activity remained unchanged and 5'-nucleotidase activity increased to a small but significant extent. In hypothyroid rats, bile salt excretion remained unchanged from control values so that the reduced secretion was entirely secondary to an inhibition of bile salt-independent secretion (1.19 mul/min per g liver). Na+, K+-ATPase activity in the LPMs from hypothyroid animals decreased by nearly 50% (5.4 +/- 1.6 mumol Pi/mg protein per h), although comparable reductions in the specific activity of Mg++-ATPase and 5'-nucleotidase were also observed. Administration of L-thyroxine to hypothyroid animals restored both bile salt-independent canalicular secretion and membrane enzymes to control values within 2 and 4 days, respectively. Sodium dodecyl sulfate gel electrophoresis demonstrated no significant changes in LPM protein fractions from any of the treatment groups. These studies indicate that thyroid hormone has a parallel effect on bile salt-independent canalicular secretion and LPM Na+, K+-ATPase activity, supporting the hypothesis that Na+ transport and Na+, K+-ATPase may be determinants of bile salt-independent canalicular flow.
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J S C Med Assoc. 2002 Dec;98(8):299-304.
Postmenopausal hormone therapy: have HERS2 and WHI given us any new information?
Fylstra DL.
MUSC, 96 Jonathan Lucas St., Clinical Science Bldg. 634, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
There still remains no consensus on the role of HRT in the initiation of breast cancer. Stimulation of an otherwise occult breast cancer leading to more frequently diagnosed breast cancers may seem more feasible and supported by the survival data. Although HERS and WHI both fail to offer support for a cardiovascular protective effect of HRT, other studies differ in their conclusions. There is still no true primary prevention randomized trial, and we may never have one. To take or not to take HRT may be one of the most important decisions a woman makes in her lifetime. For millions of women, now expected to live into their ninth decade, this is more than a theoretical question; it is a potentially life-altering one. For the majority of women, the cancer-phobia that leads to an avoidance of HRT is neither rational nor based on scientific evidence. However, there may be a relatively small subset of women for whom HRT does pose a potential health risk. Every health decision a woman makes includes such an assessment of risk balanced against benefit. It is the health provider's obligation to participate in risk assessment and assist each woman in designing a plan for life-long good health. The well-informed and consenting woman (and this is more important now than ever before) will make the correct decision for her circumstances. From a public health perspective, it is clear that more woman-years are saved as a result of the beneficial effects of HRT than are lost from its negative effects.
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Brain Res Brain Res Protoc. 2002 Oct;10(2):84-94.
Jugular vein catheterization for repeated blood sampling in the unrestrained conscious rat.
Thrivikraman KV, Huot RL, Plotsky PM.
Stress Neurobiology Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, WMRB 4000, Emory University School of Medicine, 1639 Pierce Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. kthrivmory.edu
The ability to obtain repeated, low-stress blood samples from adult rats enables the design of complex experiments in which time course information or evaluation of repeated treatments is necessary. Furthermore, it reduces the number of animals necessary to acquire such information and, thus, facilitates compliance with the animal use 3Rs (reduction, refinement and replacement). To this end, a microsurgical technique to collect blood samples from the right atrium through a catheter (cannula) implanted into the right external jugular vein of adult rats is described. Rats tolerate this simple and efficient vascular access technique as evidenced by the absence of overt morbidity or abnormal behaviors. Blood is easily sampled while the rats reside in their home cages. Because the sample volume is replaced, repeated sampling is possible without compromising blood volume. Successful adoption of this procedure by other investigators will be aided by the photographic illustrations accompanying this detailed description of the procedure. Application of this technique to monitor temporal changes in plasma stress hormones during stressor paradigms as well as after behavioral and pharmacological challenges is discussed. 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12431707&dopt=Abstract
The average human scalp is covered by approximatey 100,000 hair follicles. Each hair undergoes
hair cycle and normally 50-100 hairs randomly fall out a day, which is unnoticeable because lost hair is replaced by as many new hairs springing up daily. Hair loss results from the fall out of hair from the hair follicle. Alopecia or excessive, premature hair loss is the condition caused by many factors.
Loss of hair itself does not pose critical health problems because biological role of human hair is relatively marginal. Hair on our scalp protects the head from mechanical shock, heat loss, and exposure to UV-light. The eyelashes and eyebrowes protect the eyes, and hair in the ear canal or the nasal passages help filter out particles and pathogens, thus protecting our internal organs.
However, hair does play important social role: it is one of the major determinants of our appearance and identity in daily life. Fullness of hair also implicates or manifests physical integrity and youthfulness of the person. Losing hair could have more than just emotional impacts on individuals.
The hair is a unique organ that goes through a characteristic cycle consisting of an immature phase, a growing phase called anagen, a transitional phase between the growing phase and the resting phase called catagen, and finally a resting phase called telogen in which the hair stops growing, waiting to fall out. 85-90% of hairs on our body are in anagen phase or growing phase, which lasts anywhere from two to five years. This phase is followed by a short regression phase, or catagen, which lasts 2-3 weeks. Approximately 1% of hair follicles are in catagen. Approximately 10-15% of hair follicles are in the resting phase, the telogen, which lasts about 3-5 months. Hair follicles typically goes through 10-20 asynchronous cycles during the lifetime.
Persistent loss of more than 150 hairs would consist a state of hair loss, or alopecia, albeit it could be temporary.
DHEA is a natural hormone, and it is produced in our body by the adrenal glands.
DHEA has been suggested to provide numerous potential benefits. DHEA (or dehydroepiandrosterone) is converted into androgens (male hormones)
or estrogens (female hormones) in the cells.
Our bodies produce decreasing amount of DHEA as we get older.
various health benefits: To deter aging,
improve sexual function/erectile dysfunction, treat cognitive decline, enhance athletic performance,
facilitate weight loss, improve strength, prevent osteoporosis, enhance immunomodulation for rheumatic conditions,
and treat depression.
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