Articles by author - E Wolinska-Witort


Direct effect of cortistatin on GH release from cultured pituitary cells in the rat.

OBJECTIVE: Cortistatin (CST) is a 17-amino acid neuropeptide expressed mainly in the cortex and hippocampus. It is also found in the perip.....

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Effect of amylin on prolactin release.

OBJECTIVE: Amylin is a 37-amino acid peptide that is secreted from the pancreatic beta cells. This peptide is cosecreted with insulin from.....

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Galanin modulates pituitary hormones release.

OBJECTIVES: Galanin and its receptors are widely distributed within the central and peripheral nervous system, especially in hypothalamus .....

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The role of leptin in the regulation of pituitary hormones release.

OBJECTIVE: It has been reported that leptin plays an important role in the regulation of food intake and energy expenditure. There are con.....

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