ISSN: 0172-780X | ISSN-L: 0172-780X | eISSN 2354-4716

www.nel.edu Editor-in-Chief: Peter G. Fedor-Freybergh

Neuro endo. lett. - 2001

Vol. 22 (3) 2001 Neuro endocrinology letters

Diurnal profile of melatonin concentrations in patients with major depression: relationship to the clinical manifestation and antidepressant treatment.

Szymanska A, Rabe-Jablonska J, Karasek M.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 192-198 PubMed PMID: 11449197 Keywords: Adult, Affect, Antidepressive Agents:therapeutic use, Circadian Rhythm, Clomipramine:therapeutic use, Depression:blood, Female, Humans, Male, Melatonin:blood, Middle Aged, Sleep Wake Disorders:complications,.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to establish if there are differences in the 24-hour melatonin secretion profile between patients with major depression (before, and after treatment with clomipramine) compared to those in healthy subjects. Additionally, we determined if there are differences in melatonin concentrations, depending on.....

From the art director's desk.

Maas L.

Comment 2001; 22(3): 151-152 PubMed PMID: 11449198 Keywords: Motion Pictures as Topic, Psychology, Social Behavior,.

Effect of melatonin administration on activities of some lysosomal enzymes in the mouse.

Witek B, Ochwanowska E, Kolataj A, Slewa A, Stanislawska I.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 181-185 PubMed PMID: 11449196 Keywords: Acetylglucosaminidase:metabolism, Animals, Antigens, CD13:metabolism, Cathepsin D:metabolism, Cathepsin L, Cathepsins:metabolism, Cysteine Endopeptidases, Female, Glucuronidase:metabolism, Kidney:enzymology, Kinetics, Lipase:metabolism, Liver:enzymology, .

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A review on cancer--psychospiritual status interactions.

Lissoni P, Cangemi P, Pirato D, Roselli M, Rovelli F, Brivio F, Malugani F, Maestroni G, Conti A, Laudon M, Malysheva O, Giani L.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 175-180 PubMed PMID: 11449195 Keywords: Emotions, Humans, Immune Tolerance, Neoplasms:immunology, Neuroimmunomodulation, Pineal Gland:physiology, Sexuality,.

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The hypothalamo-neurohypophysial response to melatonin.

Juszczak M.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 169-174 PubMed PMID: 11449194 Keywords: Animals, Humans, Hypothalamus:drug effects, In Vitro Techniques, Melatonin:pharmacology, Oxytocin:biosynthesis, Photoperiod, Pineal Gland:physiology, Pituitary Gland, Posterior:drug effects, Vasopressins:biosynthesis,.

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Does leptin modulate immune and endocrine response in the time of LPS-induced acute inflammation?

Bik W, Wolinska-Witort E, Chmielowska M, Rusiecka-Kuczalek E, Baranowska B.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 208-214 PubMed PMID: 11449193 Keywords: Animals, Corticosterone:blood, Cytokines:blood, Hormones:blood, Inflammation:blood, Interleukin-10:blood, Interleukin-6:blood, Kinetics, Leptin:administration & dosage, Lipopolysaccharides:administration & dosage, Luteinizing Hormone:blood, Male, Prolacti.

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Melatonin inhibits spontaneous and oxytocin-induced contractions of rat myometrium in vitro.

Ayar A, Kutlu S, Yilmaz B, Kelestimur H.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 199-207 PubMed PMID: 11449192 Keywords: Animals, Apamin:pharmacology, Calcium:pharmacology, Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors:pharmacology, Dinoprost:pharmacology, Female, In Vitro Techniques, Indomethacin:pharmacology, Melatonin:pharmacology, Oxytocin:pharmacology, Potassium Channels:drug effects, Pot.

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Changes in pineal sympathetic innervation are not significant in the hyperproliferative effects of pinealectomy on the intestinal crypts.

Callaghan B.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 187-191 PubMed PMID: 11449191 Keywords: Animals, Cell Division, Ganglionectomy, Ileum:cytology, Intestine, Small:cytology, Jejunum:cytology, Male, Melatonin:biosynthesis, Mitosis, Pineal Gland:innervation, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Superior Cervical Ganglion:physiology, Sympathetic Nervous Sy.

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Serum total testosterone is lower in men with Alzheimer's disease.

Hogervorst E, Williams J, Budge M, Barnetson L, Combrinck M, Smith A.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 163-168 PubMed PMID: 11449190 Keywords: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Alzheimer Disease:blood, Case-Control Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Linear Models, Male, Memory, Middle Aged, Reference Values, Testosterone:blood,.

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Thoughts on the film "The Matrix".

Janus L.

Journal Article 2001; 22(3): 155-160 PubMed PMID: 11449189 Keywords: Identification (Psychology), Individuality, Internet, Motion Pictures as Topic, Psychology, Social Behavior, Social Environment, User-Computer Interface,.

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"Analytical" or "synthetic" research in the life sciences.

Mess B.

Editorial 2001; 22(3): 153-154 PubMed PMID: 11449188 Keywords: Biological Science Disciplines, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroendocrinology, Research Design,.

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