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The Heart as an Endocrine Gland [PDF]
Scientific American, 1986 The sequence of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) has been determined, as well as the complete structure of the rat and human complementary DNA and gene. ANF and ANF messenger RNA are present not only in atria but also in ventricles. The circulating form of ANF has been identified as the C-terminal of the molecule, ANF (Ser 99-Tyr 126).
M, Cantin, J, Genest
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International Journal of Food Properties, 2022 The current review is informed about the effectiveness of plant-derived functional components that aids in the regulation and health of endocrine glands.
Waseem Khalid +12 more
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Heterogeneity and Dynamics of Vasculature in the Endocrine System During Aging and Disease
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 The endocrine system consists of several highly vascularized glands that produce and secrete hormones to maintain body homeostasis and regulate a range of bodily functions and processes, including growth, metabolism and development.
Sina Stucker +2 more
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Autophagy in the endocrine glands [PDF]
Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, 2014 Autophagy is an important cellular process involving the degradation of intracellular components. Its regulation is complex and while there are many methods available, there is currently no single effective way of detecting and monitoring autophagy.
Andrea, Weckman +6 more
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The American Biology Teacher, 1940 A gland is an organ which takes something from the blood or other circulating mediunm and manufactures therefrom a secretioni which it delivers to the body as needed. Roughly there are two kinds of glands: those which deliver their secretion through ducts or tubes and those whose secretion is picked up directly bv the blood or lymph as it eirculates ...
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A late diagnosis of MEN 1 Syndrome in a young patient initially pre-senting with nephrolithiasis
Liječnički vjesnik, 2023 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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Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 2017 Background Pancreatic beta cells are unique effectors in the control of glucose homeostasis and their deficiency results in impaired insulin production leading to severe diabetic diseases.
Violeta Mitutsova +9 more
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Surgical anatomy of thyroid and parathyroid glands and basic principles of operative technique [PDF]
Medicinski Glasnik Specijalne Bolnice za Bolesti Štitaste Žlezde i Bolesti Metabolizma "Zlatibor", 2012 The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine organ with the highest frequency of disorders of all the endocrine organs. A successful treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid is connected with adequate pre-operative evaluation, a ...
Paunović Ivan +5 more
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Androgenetic alopecia: a review [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness, is the most common type of progressive hair loss disorder in men. The aim of this paper is to review recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology and molecular mechanism
Caro, Gemma +7 more
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Endocrine impact in infections including COVID-19 [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023 Endocrine damage in infectious diseases (bacterial, viral) has been proven for a long time, confirming the disruption of the functions of most endocrine glands via the hypothalamic-pituitary-glandular axis.
Dumitru Carstina
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