Vol. 31 (1) 2010 Neuro endocrinology letters

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 Citation  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.

: Post mortem magnetic resonance imaging is demonstrated as a supplementary method to classic pathological-anatomical autopsy in determining anomalies of the foetus. Frequently it plays a key role; primarily where the possibilities of performing autopsy are somehow limited (autolysis, ventricular dilatation). Specification of the final .....

Read abstract

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 Citation  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:.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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, .

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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,.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF

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 Citation  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.

Read abstract  Full text PDF