Mechanisms Mediating Environmental Chemical-Induced Endocrine Disruption in the Adrenal Gland
Humans are continuously exposed to hundreds of man-made chemicals that pollute the environment in addition to multiple therapeutic drug treatments administered throughout life.
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Sexual Differentiation of Circadian Clock Function in the Adrenal Gland [PDF]
Sex differences in glucocorticoid production are associated with increased responsiveness of the adrenal gland in females. However, the adrenal-intrinsic mechanisms that establish sexual dimorphic function remain ill defined. Glucocorticoid production is
Evans, Jennifer A.+5 more
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Advances in minimally invasive surgery for thyroid tumors [PDF]
The incidence of thyroid tumors has been increasing recent years, the importance of quality of life has been more concerned in addition to radical treatment. Traditional open surgery has been unable to meet the needs of all patients. In recent years, the
JIANG Hongyi, ZHENG Chuanming, GE Minghua
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Endocrine cells share expression of N-CAM with neurones [PDF]
The reeent explosive interest in eell adhesion molecules (CAMs) is a direet eonsequence of the fundamental roles they are thought to play during early embryogenesis and tissue formation [1,2].
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Cancer of the parathyroid glands [PDF]
Parathyroid glands are small endocrine gland in the neck that men secrete parathyroid hormone , or PTH ( PTH) , which together with calcitonin and vitamin - D has a primary role in regulating the concentration of calcium and phosphate in the body.
Odalović Božidar+6 more
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Progress in salivary glands: Endocrine glands with immune functions
The production and secretion of saliva is an essential function of the salivary glands. Saliva is a complicated liquid with different functions, including moistening, digestion, mineralization, lubrication, and mucosal protection.
Yu Feng Shang+8 more
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Improving The Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer by Machine Learning and Clinical Data [PDF]
Thyroid cancer is a common endocrine carcinoma that occurs in the thyroid gland. Much effort has been invested in improving its diagnosis, and thyroidectomy remains the primary treatment method. A successful operation without unnecessary side injuries relies on an accurate preoperative diagnosis. Current human assessment of thyroid nodule malignancy is
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The role of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-like axis in inflammatory pilosebaceous disorders [PDF]
Skin is the largest peripheral endocrine organ and functions as a hormone target and endocrine gland. A cutaneous hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-like axis enables the skin to respond to stress and regulates its steroidogenic activity.
Clark, Ashley K+3 more
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Trophic and neurotrophic factors in human pituitary adenomas (Review) [PDF]
The pituitary gland is an organ that functionally connects the hypothalamus with the peripheral organs. The pituitary gland is an important regulator of body homeostasis during development, stress, and other processes.
Agostinelli, Enzo+11 more
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A late diagnosis of MEN 1 Syndrome in a young patient initially pre-senting with nephrolithiasis
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasms Type 1 (MEN 1), originally called Wermer Syndrome, is a rare hereditary condition caused by mutations in the MEN1 tumor suppressor gene.
Ana Čala, Tina Dušek
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