The aim of this study was to identify and characterize pituitary cells of Steindachneridion parahybae females in captivity, highlighting the possible relationship with reproductive disorders at this level, since this species ...

Experimental and clinical studies have shown that the administration of recombinant human growth hormone can improve deteriorated left ventricular function and hemodynamics in patients with heart failure. Herein, we compared ...

Background: Cachexia is a hallmark of pulmonary tuberculosis and is associated with poor prognosis. A better understanding of the mechanisms behind such weight loss could reveal targets for therapeutic intervention. The ...

Objectives: To assess the correlation between hormonal status and PF muscle strength. Methods: 140 continent women were prospectively evaluated, and divided into four groups according to age: G1 (n = 34) 30-40 years, G2 ...

Idiopathic short stature (ISS) describes short children with normal GH secretion. Although GH treatment increases their heights, growth response to the therapy differs among patients. Thyroid hormones (TH) are essential ...

Endogenous hormonal concentrations of Z/ZR, IP/IPA, ABA and free IAA were determined in Cocos in vitro cultures during the period of embryogenic callus (calloid) formation and in selected tissues after 16 weeks grown on ...

The female hormonal profile is of utmost importance for the assessment of the endocrinological functional status and the diagnosis of diseases. The analysis must delimit their normality intervals based on the manufacturer's ...