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Adrenal cortex renewal in health and disease
Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 2021Resident progenitor and/or stem cell populations in the adult adrenal cortex enable cortical cells to undergo homeostatic renewal and regeneration after injury. Renewal occurs predominantly in the outer layers of the adrenal gland but newly formed cells undergo centripetal migration, differentiation and lineage conversion in the process of forming the ...
Andreas Schedl +2 more
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Diseases of the adrenal cortex
Disease-a-Month, 1988The adrenal cortex is functionally a three-dimensional gland that secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids. Of these three classes of steroids only the gluco- and mineralocorticoid hormones are necessary to sustain life. The availability of sensitive and specific radioimmunoassays has permitted accurate measurement of practically ...
C R Kannan
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The adrenal cortex: Physiology and diseases in human pregnancy
European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 2019Pregnancy is characterized by marked alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and in the function of the adrenal gland. Some of those alterations have clinical characteristics that are similar to those of adrenal gland disorders. While adrenal disorders are rare among pregnant women, they harbor the potential for significant morbidity if ...
Gabriel, Levin +2 more
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Diseases of the adrenal cortex
Current Diagnostic Pathology, 2000Abstract The development and differentiation of the adrenal cortex and the maintenance of normal functional zonation is effected by the interaction of classical hormones and local factors, such as growth factors and cytokines, produced by cortical and stromal cells and neurotransmitters released from the cortical plexus.
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ADRENAL CORTEX IN LIVER DISEASE
Annals of Internal Medicine, 1950Excerpt This paper reports our experience in the treatment of liver disease using a new therapy: extract of adrenal cortex.
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The Adrenal Cortex and Hypertensive Disease
Archives of Internal Medicine, 1955Although great advances continue to be made in many fields of medicine, essential hypertension remains a baffling problem. It is still a leading cause of death, and its origin and cure are still one of the persistent prolems confronting research workers.
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Molecular tools for diagnosing diseases of the adrenal cortex
Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity, 2023Purpose of review The adrenal glands produce some of the most essential for life hormones, including cortisol and other steroids, and catecholamines. The former is produced from the adrenal cortex, whereas the latter is from the medulla.
Fabio R, Faucz +2 more
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Diseases of the Adrenal Cortex II: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Pediatric Clinics of North America, 1979Because the physiological and psychosexual ramifications of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are so extensive, a clear understanding of the nature and treatment of this condition is imperative for the physician caring for pediatric patients.
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Diseases of the Adrenal Cortex
1973Much of the material relevant to the theme of this chapter has already been reviewed in chapters, 4, 12 and 19. In summary the main factual points which are known are as follows: 1. Prolactin modifies the effect of aldosterone on the renal tubules.
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