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World J Surg. 2002 Jun;26(6):652-6. Epub 2002 Mar 01.
Progesterone inhibits chloride transport in human intestinal epithelial cells.
Mayol JM, Arbeo-Escolar A, Alarma-Estrany P, Adame-Navarrete Y, Fernandez-Represa JA.
Servicio de Cirugia I, 3a Norte, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain. jmayocsc.insalud.es
Several pieces of evidence suggest that female sex hormones may play a role in the regulation of electrolyte transport. We therefore hypothesized that female sex hormones might impair regulated transcellular chloride transport in human intestinal epithelial cells. The T84 cell line was used for electrophysiological studies. Changes in transepithelial resistance and short-circuit current (Isc) were measured via a dual voltage/current clamp in epithelial monolayers. Short-circuit current is equivalent to chloride secretion in T84 cells. Forskolin and 8-Br-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) were used to activate cAMP-dependent Cl? transport. Ca2+-dependent secretion was stimulated by the receptor-mediated Ca2+ agonist carbachol. Acute exposure (30 minutes) to either progesterone or estradiol did not affect monolayer viability as reflected by transepithelial resistance. Moreover, the secretory response to both cAMP and Ca2+ agonists remained unaffected. In contrast, long-term exposure (24 hours) to physiological concentrations of progesterone (100 nM), but not estradiol, dose-dependently reduced the peak Isc induced by the cAMP-agonist forskolin from 125 +/- 2.7 mA. cm(2) in the control group to 96 +/- 2.5 mA. cm(2) in monolayers exposed to progesterone (n = 6 for each group; p <0.001). When the cAMP-analogue 8-Br-cAMP was used, the same behavior was observed (peak Isc = 112 +/- 1.6 mA. cm(2) vs 88 +/- 1.7 mA. cm(2) for control vs. progesterone-treated monolayers; n = 6 for each group; p <0.001). Taken together, our results suggest that progesterone but not estradiol inhibits cAMP-stimulated Cl- secretion in intestinal epithelial cells at a site distal to cyclic nucleotide generation.
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Methods Cell Sci. 2001;23(4):197-204.
Modification of cell perifusion for extended study of hormone release in the rat pituitary.
Vella S, Gussick J, Woller M, Waechter-Brulla D.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Department of Biological Sciences, Whitewater, WI, USA.
We use a flow-through cell perifusion system allowing continuous sampling of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) release from excised pituitary tissue. With this system, we are able to sample from viable tissue in primary culture for three days as opposed to a more typical of primary culture of 6-12 hours. Rat pituitary tissue was perifused and challenged with a physiological dose of LHRH. Samples were collected for 3.5 hours on each of 3 consecutive days in a refrigerated fraction collector and assayed for LH concentration by radioimmunoassay. In these experiments we tested two types of media, each with or without fetal calf serum supplementation, for their ability to support pituitary tissue for extended lengths of perifusion. In addition, we broadened the use of aseptic technique, sterile media and equipment to limit microbial contamination. Our results indicate that perifusion of pituitary tissue can be done successfully for 3 or more days at a modest cost, greatly increasing the amount of information that can be collected from each piece of tissue harvested.
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World J Surg. 2002 Jun;26(6):657-60. Epub 2002 Mar 01.
Normocalcemia and persistent elevated serum concentrations of 1-84 parathyroid hormone after operation for sporadic parathyroid adenoma: evidence of increased morbidity from cardiovascular disease.
Vestergaard H, OStergaard Kristensen L.
Department of Endocrinology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark. heverlevhosp.kbhamt.dk
Elevated serum concentrations of 1-84 parathyroid hormone (PTH) after operation for sporadic parathyroid adenoma have been reported in previous studies, years after operation for primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). The cause and significance of this finding have not been elucidated. Primary hyperparathyroidism was diagnosed in 195 patients from January 1987 to December 1998. Operation for pHPT was performed in 124 patients. To evaluate long-term effects of elevated serum 1-84 PTH, biochemical variables and pre- and postoperative diseases were investigated from hospital case records. Of the 124 patients operated on, 103 had a solitary adenoma. Among these patients, 60 had normal serum concentrations of 1-84 PTH and calcium postoperatively, 38 patients had follow-up for more than 12 months (range 12-207 months-group A). Persistent elevated serum concentrations of 1-84 PTH and normocalcemia were found in 23 patients. Fourteen patients had follow-up for more than 12 months (range 15-76 months-group B). Two patients had persistent pHPT, and 18 were normocalcemic, but in this retrospective study data on serum 1-84 PTH were not available. No significant differences were found between groups A and B at the time of diagnosis concerning clinical characteristics. More that 12 months after operation for pHPT, the patients in group B, with persistent elevated serum concentrations of 1-84 PTH, had a significantly (c2 = 11, p = 0.005, and power of test 0.66) higher frequency of cardiovascular diseases from ischemic heart disease and hypertension. Persistent elevated serum concentrations of 1-84 PTH after operation for sporadic parathyroid adenoma may be associated with development of cardiovascular disease. This group of patients therefore needs lifelong control and, possibly, medical intervention.
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Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2002 Jun 7;127(23):1250-2.
[Resistance to thyroid hormone - goiter and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder as main manifestation]
[Article in German]
Rohrer T, Gassmann K, Pohlenz J, Dorr HG.
Klinik mit Poliklinik fur Kinder und Jugendliche, Padiatrische Endokrinologie, Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany.
HISTORY AND CLINICAL FINDINGS: Two siblings with goiter and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder were presented. Earlier laboratory tests showed increased serum levels of thyroid hormones in association with non-suppressed serum levels of thyrotropin (TSH) in both children. Because hyperthyroidism caused by inappropriate secretion of thyrotropin was suspected, a cerebral MRI was performed. A pituitary adenoma was excluded in both children. Before antithyroid drug treatment was initiated, both patients were referred to our hospital. Careful medical history, clinical examination of the patients and careful interpretation of the laboratory results finally led to the diagnosis resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH). INVESTIGATIONS: Thyroid hormone serum levels were elevated in both children, while serum TSH was within the normal range. Molecular analysis confirmed the diagnosis of RTH. COURSE: Thyrostatic treatment was not initiated. CONCLUSION: Careful medical history, correct interpretation of laboratory results, comprehensive clinical examination and molecular genetic analysis are important in the diagnosis of RTH.
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Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2002 Mar;74(1):40-3.
[Obstructive uropathy secondary to recurrent pelvic endometriosis: description of a clinical case]
[Article in Italian]
Mastroeni F, Rotondo S, Caldarera E, Spinnato L, Aragona M, Aragona C.
Unita Operativa di Urologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Papardo, Messina. f.mastroennfinito.it
The typical presentation of endometriosis is pelvic pain. Patients with with endometriosis often have associated fertility disorders even if their relationship with the symptoms and signs of endometriosis is not evident. The first line of treatment for endometriosis must be surgery. In case of infertility the preferred approach is laparoscopic, maybe in association with medical treatment and possibly followed up by a second-look. In cases with relevant pelvic pain and involvement of other organs, laparotomy is necessary, particularly when a deep endometriosis is infiltrating the uterosacral ligaments, the rectovaginal septum and the bladder. Medical treatment of endometriosis is based upon the hormone-dependency of the endometriotic lesions inducing a resting status. Adhesions, endometriomas or fibrous sequelae do not respond to medical treatment. We describe a case of recurrent endometriosis treated with radical surgery for relevant lesions and fibrous adhesions of ureters with consequent bilateral hydronephrosis.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12053450&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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