Proteomic profiling of the extracellular matrix in the human adrenal cortex [PDF]
Matrix Biology PlusThe extracellular matrix (ECM) comprises macromolecules that shape a complex three-dimensional network. Filling the intercellular space and playing a crucial role in the structure and function of tissues, ECM regulates essential cellular processes such ...
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Disorders of the adrenal cortex: Genetic and molecular aspects [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022 Adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and adrenal androgens which are essential for life, supporting balance, immune response and sexual maturation.
Georgia Pitsava +4 more
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Ectopic adrenal cortex associated with epididymal malformation in adult: A clinical case report [PDF]
Urology Case Reports, 2021 To report a case of unusual ectopic adrenal cortex in adult.A 35-year-old male consulted for vasectomy. During the procedure, a small right epididymal cyst was incidentally found. The ductus deferens was not identified.
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The human adrenal cortex: growth control and disorders
Clinics, 2018 This review summarizes key knowledge regarding the development, growth, and growth disorders of the adrenal cortex from a molecular perspective. The adrenal gland consists of two distinct regions: the cortex and the medulla.
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An integrated single-cell analysis of human adrenal cortex development [PDF]
JCI Insight, 2023 The adrenal glands synthesize and release essential steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone, but many aspects of human adrenal gland development are not well understood.
Ignacio del Valle +16 more
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Transgenic Mouse Models to Study the Development and Maintenance of the Adrenal Cortex [PDF]
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 Gustavo Zamberlam +2 more
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The Sexually Dimorphic Adrenal Cortex: Implications for Adrenal Disease [PDF]
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 Rodanthi Lyraki +2 more
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Embryonic Development and Adult Regeneration of the Adrenal Gland [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2020 The adrenal gland plays a pivotal role in an organism’s health span by controlling the endocrine system. Decades of research on the adrenal gland have provided multiscale insights into the development and maintenance of this essential organ.
Ji-Hoon Kim, Man Ho Choi
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The Possible Ameliorating Effect of Barley Grain on the Histological Structure of the Adrenal Cortex in Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced Diabetes in Adult Male Albino Rats [PDF]
The Egyptian Journal of Histology, 2020 Background: Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine disorders caused by lack of, or reduced insulin action leading to increase in blood glucose level and metabolic disorders in the body.
Mona Soliman, Dalia Noya
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Life, 2023 Mitochondrial dynamics plays a significant role in shaping the mitochondrial network and maintaining mitochondrial function. Imbalanced mitochondrial dynamics can cause mitochondrial dysfunction leading to a wide range of diseases/disorders.
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