• The effects of insulin on basal and hydrocortisone-induced growth hormone (GH) secretion were studied in rat pituitary tumor cells (GH3). (jci.org)
  • A tumor of the adrenal gland that overproduces the hormones epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine (noradrenalin). (harvard.edu)
  • Large amounts of the salt-retaining hormone aldosterone can be produced by an adrenal tumor in one of the two adrenal glands. (harvard.edu)
  • Less often the condition happens because both adrenal glands over produce the hormone without a tumor being present. (harvard.edu)
  • Both adrenal glands can over produce the hormone cortisol, or a benign or malignant tumor can make and release too much of the hormone. (harvard.edu)
  • A pituitary tumor that produces too much growth hormone. (harvard.edu)
  • An adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) producing tumor of the pituitary gland. (harvard.edu)
  • However benign in most cases, these tumors can evoke dramatic morbidity in patients with aggressive tumor growth and/or excess hormone secretion. (avhandlingar.se)
  • endocrinopathies result when the tumor produces hormones or destroys hormone-producing tissue. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Any tumor that grows out of the pituitary can compress optic nerve tracts, including the chiasm. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Treatment options aim to remove the tumor or control its growth and correct hormone levels with medications. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • What is a pituitary tumor? (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The most common pituitary tumor, a prolactinoma, causes an overproduction of the hormone that helps control sexual function. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Therefore it is suitable for the study of various aspects of pituitary secretion and its control. (rupress.org)
  • We investigated GH release in a pleuronectiform teleost, the turbot (Psetta maxima), using a serum-free primary culture of dispersed pituitary cells. (univ-brest.fr)
  • Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are considered common in the general population. (avhandlingar.se)
  • Prolactinoma Prolactinomas are noncancerous tumors made up from lactotrophs in the pituitary gland. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Rarely, pituitary tumors are carcinomas. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Tumors may also compress or destroy pituitary or hypothalamic tissue, impairing hormone production or secretion. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Pituitary tumors are suspected in patients with unexplained headaches, characteristic visual abnormalities, or endocrinopathies. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Tumors that grow from the pituitary gland can affect the whole body by interfering with normal hormone levels. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • When pituitary tumors grow they can compress the above-mentioned structures and cause symptoms. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Functioning pituitary tumors secrete high levels of hormones and interfere with other body organs. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • These tumors behave according to their cell of origin and are named for the specific hormone they produce. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Nonfunctioning pituitary tumors do not secrete hormones. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Based on size, pituitary tumors may be classified as microadenomas (less than 10mm) or macroadenomas (larger than 10mm). (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Although higher doses (13 nM) of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) also suppressed basal GH secretion, IGF-I did not alter the GH and PRL secretory changes induced by hydrocortisone. (jci.org)
  • The decrease in lean body mass and increase in adipose tissue that occurs with aging have been suggested to be partly due to the age-associated decrease in growth hormone (GH) secretion and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), also known as somatomedin C, which is produced by the liver and other tissues in response to GH. (medscape.com)
  • Assessment of insulin-like growth factor-I serum concentration as a screening procedure in diagnosing children with short stature. (nel.edu)
  • Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) secretion is growth hormone (GH) dependent. (nel.edu)
  • Normalization of plasma insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and a decrease of plasma GH to below 1 microgram/L bring the mortality rate to normal. (bmj.com)
  • Lack of an association between insulin-like growth factor-I and body composition, muscle strength, physical performance or self-reported mobility among older persons with functional limitations. (medscape.com)
  • A single measurement of plasma GH levels is difficult to interpret because of the pulsatile secretion of GH. (medscape.com)
  • The pituitary normally makes a small amount of ACTH daily. (harvard.edu)
  • Production of prolactin and growth hormone was decreased by secretory inhibitors to the same extent and with the same Ca2+ concentration dependence as was observed for inhibition of amino acid incorporation. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Throughout this period, the cells incorporate linearly [ 3 H]leucine into protein for up to 4 h at a rate 90% greater than hemipituitaries, and they synthesize, transport intracellularly, and release the two major pituitary secretory products, growth hormone and prolactin. (rupress.org)
  • Mechanisms of action of inhibitors of prolactin secretion in GH3 pituitary cells. (aspetjournals.org)
  • The effects of antagonists of prolactin secretion were examined on overall protein synthesis in GH3 cells as a function of cellular Ca2+ depletion and restoration at varying concentrations of extracellular Ca2+. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Pituitary Lesions Patients with hypothalamic-pituitary lesions generally present with some combination of Symptoms and signs of a mass lesion: headaches, altered appetite, thirst, visual field defects-particularly. (merckmanuals.com)
  • 7 The key clinical diagnosis is based on auxologic features and features that indicate hypothalamic/pituitary dysfunction. (ajmc.com)
  • Puberty is a period of transience between childhood ly activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and adulthood marked by successive and fast anatomical which induces a progressive release of androgens such and physiological changes that cause transformations in as testosterone4 and activation of the hypothalamic-pitu- the size and shape composition of the body1. (bvsalud.org)
  • Our body produces over 50 hormones, many of which communicate with one another to form a complex network of physiological processes. (outlookindia.com)
  • GenF20 Plus produces the best results combined with the oral spray, providing extra stimulation to the pituitary gland. (outlookindia.com)
  • When the kidney's blood supply is reduced by a narrowing (called renal artery stenosis), the kidney produces high levels of a hormone called renin. (harvard.edu)
  • The anterior pituitary, an ectodermal structure that derives from the pharynx as the Rathke pouch, produces most of the gland's hormones. (medscape.com)
  • Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone: control the menstrual cycle in women and sperm production in men. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • It has a large anterior lobe (gland cells that produce hormones) and a smaller posterior lobe (nerve cells that release hormones). (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, is composed of anterior (ie, adenohypophysis) and posterior (ie, neurohypophysis) regions. (medscape.com)
  • AP = anterior pituitary, IP = intermediate pituitary, PP = posterior pituitary. (medscape.com)
  • The posterior pituitary consists of neural tissue that descends from the floor of the third ventricle. (medscape.com)
  • Problems in other organs and systems, such as noncancerous (benign) gastrointestinal growths called polyps and other abnormalities, can also occur in McCune-Albright syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A rare acquired endocrine disease related to excessive production of growth hormone (GH) and characterized by progressive somatic disfigurement (mainly involving the face and extremities) and systemic manifestations. (orpha.net)
  • About 50 percent of affected individuals produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), resulting in a fast heart rate, high blood pressure, weight loss, tremors, sweating, and other symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Gigantism refers to abnormally high linear growth (see the image below) due to excessive action of insulinlike growth factor I (IGF-I) while the epiphyseal growth plates are open during childhood. (medscape.com)
  • The results show that insulin exerts a direct, specific inhibitory effect on basal and hydrocortisone-induced GH secretion by GH3 cells unrelated to glucose utilization by the cells. (jci.org)
  • Insulin is a hormone that controls the blood glucose level. (healthnews.com)
  • Carbohydrates are broken down by the body to provide glucose, which is required for effective cell metabolism and growth hormone regulation. (healthnews.com)
  • GH is an anabolic stress hormone and a known regulator of lipid and glucose metabolism throughout the entire life [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Normal growth depends upon several factors, such as nutrition , genetics, and hormones (chemical messengers of the body) (see Anatomy of the Endocrine System ). (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Maximal suppression of basal GH secretion was achieved by 0.7 nM insulin, and these effects were prevented by simultaneous exposure of the cells to guinea pig anti-insulin serum (1:2,000). (jci.org)
  • We suggest that a feedback relationship exists between the major end catabolic products (creatinine and blood urea nitrogen) and thyroid hormone serum levels. (who.int)
  • Standard methods were used to measure al hormones and increased serum levels of serum levels of creatinine, BUN, T3 and T4 growth hormone and prolactin [ 5-8 ]. (who.int)
  • This study was planned to have 80% the production of triiodothyronine (T3) and power to detect thyroid hormone serum are responsible for thyroid hormone degra- levels at the 5% significance level. (who.int)
  • Of the 67 dialysis patients entered in the the serum levels of thyroid hormones T3 study, full data were obtained for 57 pa- and T4 with blood urea nitrogen (BUN) tients (31 males and 26 females). (who.int)
  • In this chapter, we will analyze the transcription of GH gene and how GH release is affected by different neurotransmitters, metabolic substrates, feeding and fasting, and other hormones, placing special emphasis on why pituitary secretion of GH is sexually dimorphic. (intechopen.com)
  • Finally, we will analyze the evolution of the hormone from its starting point with a common gene with PRL to its actions in the most evolved organisms as a true prohormone. (intechopen.com)
  • In mice, this gene is absolutely essential for sustained growth and expected longevity. (pearson.com)
  • Genetic engineering has been used to clone this growth hormone gene, which has enabled the production of growth hormone used in the treatment of pituitary dwarfism. (pearson.com)
  • We generated mice with combined inactivation of the genes coding for SOCS-3 and PTP-1B in brain cells, examined their sensitivity to hormone action, and analyzed the contribution of each gene to the resulting phenotype. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Following, inductive signals between the developing diencephalon and the oral ectoderm, early transcription factors guide the formation of rudimentary Rathke's Pouch (rRP) and then subsequent gene regulatory pathways control the determination, proliferation, and differentiation events that establish the specialized hormone-secreting cells. (medscape.com)
  • 2 Other relatively rare conditions that also affect growth in children are Turner syndrome (TS), small for gestational age (SGA) (with failure to attain the lower portion of the normal growth curve by age 2), Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), chronic renal insufficiency (CRI), Noonan syndrome, and short stature due to short stature homeobox (SHOX) gene haploinsufficiency ( Table 1 ). (ajmc.com)
  • The GPR101 gene may be a target for the treatment of growth disorders. (medscape.com)
  • When lesions occur in the bones of the skull and jaw it can result in uneven (asymmetric) growth of the face. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Excess growth hormone secretion may also lead to increased expansion of the fibrous dysplasia in the bones, most visibly in the skull. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In this review, we will analyze the family of growth hormone (GH) genes, the territories where they are produced, the proteolytic generation of GH isoforms, both at the pituitary and tissue levels, the biological activity of these molecular forms, and we will describe the new variant GH-V2 and its effects biological. (intechopen.com)
  • Replacement of bone with fibrous tissue may lead to fractures, uneven growth, and deformity. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A new procedure has been developed for dissociating anterior pituitary tissue and producing a viable suspension of single cells. (rupress.org)
  • When the supply of growth hormone (GH) was limited to extracts from human pituitary tissue, only the most severely affected children received treatment. (ajmc.com)
  • In adults, low or absent growth hormone can also cause emotional symptoms, such as tiredness and lack of motivation. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Constitutive activation of the adenylate cyclase enzyme leads to over-production of several hormones, resulting in abnormal bone growth and other signs and symptoms of McCune-Albright syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It's a stimulatory agent, which stimulates the pituitary grand which enhance the secretion of growth hormone [3] . (consumerhealthdigest.com)
  • Nonetheless, scientists found out from further investigations that a certain gut hormone called 'ghrelin' has stimulatory effect on the body's level of food intakes, far absorption and deposition, as well as release of growth hormones. (sealthedeal2009.org)
  • The suppression of GH secretion was reversible, as removal of added insulin resulted in return of GH secretion to normal levels after 24 h. (jci.org)
  • Individuals who are moderately to markedly obese have profound suppression of GH secretion at any age. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast, exercise performed at 4°C, a cold temperature, could only result in suppression of growth hormone secretion. (sealthedeal2009.org)
  • Insulin suppresses growth hormone secretion by rat pituitary cells. (jci.org)
  • Another interesting thing HGH does is promote the production of an insulin-growth factor that suppresses the body's insulin activity. (healthnews.com)
  • In knowing that several factors influence the human body's capability to secrete growth hormones, it's easier to understand why physicians prescribe steroids but only under their medical supervision. (sealthedeal2009.org)
  • Injection of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes an increase in urinary cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). (proprofs.com)
  • A hormone called parathormone is made by four tiny glands in the neck called parathyroid glands. (harvard.edu)
  • Goiters due to a defect in thyroid hormone synthesis, dyshormonogenesis, are often reduced in size by thyroid hormone therapy in children. (medscape.com)
  • TSH is the primary stimulator of thyroid gland growth and thyroid hormone synthesis. (medscape.com)
  • It is well established that most TSH effects on the thyroid gland, including stimulation of proliferation, thyroid hormone synthesis and expression of thyroid-specific genes, are transmitted mainly by the adenylate cyclise pathway. (endocrine-abstracts.org)