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Neuro endo. lett. - 2010

Vol. 31 (1) 2010 Neuro endocrinology letters

Serum leptin is correlated to high turnover in osteoporosis.

Hipmair G, Böhler N, Maschek W, Soriguer F, Rojo-Martínez G, Schimetta W, Pichler R.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 155-160 PubMed PMID: 20150868 Keywords: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Biomarkers:analysis, Body Mass Index, Bone Density, Bone Remodeling:physiology, Bone and Bones:metabolism, Calcium:analysis, Female, Humans, Leptin:blood, Male, Middle Aged, Osteoporosis:blood,.

OBJECTIVE: Clinical data have suggested that obesity protects against osteoporosis. Leptin, mainly secreted by white adipose tissue, might be involved by mediating an effect on bone metabolism. This study was conducted to investigate a possible relationship of leptin and bone turn-over in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

The neurobiology of stress management.

Esch T, Stefano G.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 19-39 PubMed PMID: 20150886 Keywords: Animals, Behavior:physiology, Behavior Therapy:methods, Diet Therapy:psychology, Exercise:physiology, Exercise Therapy:methods, Humans, Models, Biological, Neurobiology, Nutritional Physiological Phenomena:physiology, Relaxation Therapy:psychology, Stress.

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Placenta and umbilical cord blood deserve attention.

Foltinova J, Foltin V, Morvova M, Neu E, Simera M.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 47-55 PubMed PMID: 20150885 Keywords: Adult, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity:blood, Blood Chemical Analysis, Cell Size, Chorionic Villi:pathology, Female, Fetal Blood:cytology, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Lead Poisoning:diagnosis, Models, Biological, Organ Size, .

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Increased dopamine DRD4 receptor mRNA expression in lymphocytes of musicians and autistic individuals: bridging the music-autism connection.

Emanuele E, Boso M, Cassola F, Broglia D, Bonoldi I, Mancini L, Marini M, Politi P.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 122-125 PubMed PMID: 20150884 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Autistic Disorder:blood, Case-Control Studies, Emotions:physiology, Female, Humans, Lymphocytes:metabolism, Male, Music, RNA, Messenger:metabolism, Receptors, Dopamine D3:genetics, Receptors, Dopamine D4:genetics, Reward, Up-Regulation:.

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Repetitive TMS of the somatosensory cortex improves writer's cramp and enhances cortical activity.

Havrankova P, Jech R, Walker N, Operto G, Tauchmanova J, Vymazal J, Dusek P, Hromcik M, Ruzicka E.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 73-86 PubMed PMID: 20150883 Keywords: Adult, Brain Mapping, Cerebral Cortex:physiopathology, Dystonic Disorders:therapy, Female, Handwriting, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Models, Biological, Pilot Projects, Placebos, Radiation, Somatosensory Cortex:physiopathology, T.

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The association between TaqI A polymorphism of ANKK1 (DRD2) gene and ADHD in the Czech boys aged between 6 and 13 years.

Paclt I, Drtilkova I, Kopeckova M, Theiner P, Serý O, Cermakova N.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 131-136 PubMed PMID: 20150882 Keywords: Adolescent, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity:epidemiology, Child, Czech Republic:epidemiology, Deoxyribonucleases, Type II Site-Specific:metabolism, Gene Frequency, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genotype, Humans, Male, Polymorphism, Rest.

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Norepinephrine modulates the effect of neuropeptides in coeliac ganglion on ovarian hormones release: its relationship with ovarian nitric oxide and nerve growth factor.

Garraza M, Forneris M, Virginia Gatica L, Oliveros L.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 103-112 PubMed PMID: 20150881 Keywords: Animals, Female, GABA Antagonists:pharmacology, Ganglia, Sympathetic:drug effects, Gonadal Hormones:secretion, Nerve Growth Factor:metabolism, Neuropeptides:pharmacology, Nitric Oxide:metabolism, Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II:metabolism, Norepinephrine:ph.

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The expression of atrial natriuretic peptide receptor in the mouse inner ear labyrinth.

Long L, Tang Y, Xia Q, Xia Z, Liu J.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 126-130 PubMed PMID: 20150880 Keywords: Animals, Ear, Inner:metabolism, Gene Dosage, Gene Expression, Mice, Mice, Inbred Strains, RNA, Messenger:metabolism, Receptors, Atrial Natriuretic Factor:genetics, Stria Vascularis:metabolism, Vestibule, Labyrinth:metabolism, Water-Electrolyte Balance:gen.

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Single nucleotide polymorphism of the KIBRA gene in recurrent depressive disorders.

Galecki P, Szemraj J, Florkowski A, Talarowska M, Bienkiewicz M, Galecka E, Lewinski A.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 97-102 PubMed PMID: 20150879 Keywords: Age of Onset, Case-Control Studies, Depressive Disorder:epidemiology, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genotype, Humans, Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins, Male, Memory Disorders:genetics, Phosphoproteins, Polymorphis.

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Benefits of examination by post mortem performed magnetic resonance imaging of foetus: haemorrhage in germinal matrix.

Vaneckova M, Seidl Z, Goldova B, Vitkova I, Calda P.

Case Reports 2010; 31(1): 40-42 PubMed PMID: 20150878 Keywords: Abnormalities, Multiple:diagnostic imaging, Aborted Fetus:diagnostic imaging, Acrocallosal Syndrome:diagnostic imaging, Adult, Autopsy, Blastodisc:diagnostic imaging, Cerebral Hemorrhage:diagnostic imaging, Diagnosis, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Im.

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Estrogen receptor-alpha immunoreactivity in the arcuate hypothalamus of young and middle-aged female mice.

Yaghmaie F, Saeed O, Garan S, Voelker M, Sternberg H, Timiras P.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 56-62 PubMed PMID: 20150877 Keywords: Age Factors, Aging:metabolism, Animals, Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus:cytology, Cell Count, Estrogen Receptor alpha:metabolism, Female, Hypothalamus:cytology, Immunohistochemistry, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL,.

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Elevation of growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1a mRNA expression in human growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma harboring G protein alpha subunit mutation.

Xu T, Ye F, Wang B, Tian C, Wang S, Shu K, Guo D, Lei T.

Comparative Study 2010; 31(1): 147-154 PubMed PMID: 20150876 Keywords: Acromegaly:etiology, Adenoma:complications, Adult, Female, GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits:genetics, Ghrelin:genetics, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma:complications, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mutation, RNA, Messenger:metabolism, Receptors, .

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Edwards syndrome in a 6-year old girl.

Raczkowski J, Daniszewska B, Paradecka A.

Case Reports 2010; 31(1): 43-46 PubMed PMID: 20150875 Keywords: Abnormalities, Multiple:diagnosis, Child, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18, Developmental Disabilities:diagnosis, Female, Humans, Syndrome, Trisomy:diagnosis,.

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Isl-1 down-regulates DRG cell proliferation during chicken embryo development.

Chen D, Wang G, Luo H, Liu J, Cui S.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 67-72 PubMed PMID: 20150874 Keywords: Animals, Animals, Genetically Modified, Cell Proliferation:drug effects, Chick Embryo:metabolism, Down-Regulation:drug effects, Embryonic Development:drug effects, Ganglia, Spinal:drug effects, Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental:drug effects, Gene .

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Elevated urine levels of bufotenine in patients with autistic spectrum disorders and schizophrenia.

Emanuele E, Colombo R, Martinelli V, Brondino N, Marini M, Boso M, Barale F, Politi P.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 117-121 PubMed PMID: 20150873 Keywords: Adult, Autistic Disorder:urine, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Bufotenin:analysis, Case-Control Studies, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Female, Humans, Male, Mass Spectrometry, Research Design, Schizophrenia:urine, Up-Regulation, Young Adult,.

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The importance of alpha-1 antitrypsin (alpha1-AT) and neopterin serum levels in the evaluation of non-small cell lung and prostate cancer patients.

El-Akawi Z, Abu-Awad A, Sharara A, Khader Y.

Evaluation Studies 2010; 31(1): 113-116 PubMed PMID: 20150872 Keywords: Adult, Aged, Biomarkers, Tumor:blood, Carcinoma:blood, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung:blood, Humans, Lung Neoplasms:blood, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Staging:methods, Neopterin:blood, Predictive Value of Tests, Prognosis, Prostatic Neoplasms:blood, alpha.

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Variations in critical morphine biosynthesis genes and their potential to influence human health.

Mantione K, Kream R, Stefano G.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 11-18 PubMed PMID: 20150871 Keywords: Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators:biosynthesis, Catechol O-Methyltransferase:genetics, Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6:genetics, Enzymes:genetics, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Health, Humans, Mental Disorders:genetics, Metabolic Networks and Pathways:genetics.

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Centrally administered ascorbic acid induces antidiuresis, natriuresis and neurohypophyseal hormone release in rats.

Giusti-Paiva A, Domingues V.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 87-91 PubMed PMID: 20150870 Keywords: Animals, Antidiuretic Agents:administration & dosage, Ascorbic Acid:administration & dosage, Central Nervous System:drug effects, Consciousness, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Drug Evaluation, Preclinical, Injections, Intraventricular, Male, Natriuresi.

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Alteration of circulating Placental Leucine Aminopeptidase (P-LAP) activity in preeclampsia.

Landau R, Laverrière A, Bischof P, Irion O, Morales M, Cohen M.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 63-66 PubMed PMID: 20150869 Keywords: Case-Control Studies, Cystinyl Aminopeptidase:blood, Down-Regulation, Enzyme Activation, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Pre-Eclampsia:blood, Pregnancy, Premature Birth:blood, Severity of Illness Index, Term Birth:blood,.

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The serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT) variant and psychiatric disorders: review of current literature.

Kuzelova H, Ptacek R, Macek M.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 4-10 PubMed PMID: 20150867 Keywords: Alcoholism:genetics, Child, Developmental Disabilities:genetics, Feeding and Eating Disorders:genetics, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Mental Disorders:genetics, Mood Disorders:genetics, Mutant Proteins:physiology, Polymorphism, Genetic:physio.

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Lack of short-wavelength light during the school day delays dim light melatonin onset (DLMO) in middle school students.

Figueiro M, Rea M.

Clinical Trial 2010; 31(1): 92-96 PubMed PMID: 20150866 Keywords: Adolescent, Biological Clocks:physiology, Circadian Rhythm:physiology, Eyeglasses, Female, Humans, Light, Lighting:adverse effects, Male, Melatonin:metabolism, Population, Radio Waves, Schools, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm:etiology, Students, Time Fa.

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Effects of certain antioxidants on lipid peroxidation process in lung homogenates of L thyroxine-receiving rats.

Wiktorska J, Lewinski A, Stuss M, Nowak D, Pietras T, Sewerynek E.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 137-146 PubMed PMID: 20150865 Keywords: Acetylcysteine:pharmacology, Ambroxol:pharmacology, Animals, Antioxidants:pharmacology, Antithyroid Agents:administration & dosage, Drug Evaluation, Preclinical, Free Radical Scavengers:pharmacology, Injections, Intraperitoneal, Lipid Peroxidation:drug ef.

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Technetium-99m ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD) cerebral accumulation and symptom and sign severity during hypothyroidism.

Schraml F, Beason-Held L.

Clinical Trial 2010; 31(1): 161-167 PubMed PMID: 20150864 Keywords: Adult, Brain Mapping:methods, Cerebral Cortex:metabolism, Cystine:analogs & derivatives, Estrogen Replacement Therapy, Female, Humans, Hypothyroidism:diagnosis, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Prognosis, Severity of Illness Index, Technetium:chemistry, Th.

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Research into the chronodisruption-cancer theory: the imperative for causal clarification and the danger of causal reductionism.

Erren T, Falaturi P, Reiter R.

Journal Article 2010; 31(1): 1-3 PubMed PMID: 20150863 Keywords: Biological Clocks:physiology, Biomedical Research:standards, Causality, Chronobiology Disorders:complications, Humans, Models, Theoretical, Neoplasms:epidemiology, Risk Factors,.

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