Synthesis of rat liver histidase is under multihormonal control; estrogen, glucocorticoid, and glucagon, via cAMP, induce this enzyme. By means of in vivo [3H]leucine incorporation into immunoprecipitated histidase, relative to that incorporated into total soluble protein, we have now demonstrated that de novo hepatic histidase synthesis, as well as catalytic activity, is selectively increased ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE The endoscopic techniques used in pituitary surgery have evolved greatly in recent years. Our objective in this study was to conduct a review of the systematic reviews published in the English language literature, to examine their consistency and conclusions reached following studies comparing microsurgery and endoscopic surgery in hypophyseal surgery. MATERIALS AND...

Hypophyseal isografts to sites remote from the hypothalamus in otherwise untreated female mice produce prolactin continuously. The excessive stimulation of the mam mary glands by prolactin and progesterone in the graft-bearing animals may lead to mammary tumor formation. The effect of isotransplantation of a single hypophysis at various sites (subcuta neous, intraperitoneal, spleen, ovary, kidn...

Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP) disease is characterized by idiopathic avascular osteonecrosis of the epiphysis of the femur head. The main factor that plays a role in the etiology of the disease is decreased blood flow to the epiphysis. Many predisposing factors have been suggested in the etiology of LCP disease, and most have varying degrees of effects. Here we present the case of a boy aged 4 years...

BACKGROUND Intracranial lesions may affect the hypothalamo-hypophyseal axis and lead to some neuro-endocrinological dysfunctions (hyperphagia, sleep disorders and hormonal dysfunctions). There is a very limited number of studies about childhood obesity and intracranial lesions. AIMS To evaluate the incidence of intracranial lesions and its role in clinical symptoms and aetiology in cases with...

The hypothalamus is one of the most studied areas of the central nervous system. Many of its functions are understood and there is an extensive literature on its role in the control of pituitary hormone secretion, autonomic nervous system activity, regulation of salt, water and food ingestion, body temperature regulation and aspects of behaviour. Although the role of the hypothalamus in the con...