Global Gene Expression Profiling in PPAR-γ Agonist-Treated Kidneys in an Orthologous Rat Model of Human Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease by Daisuke Yoshihara, Masanori Kugita, Tamio Yamaguchi, Harold M. Aukema, Hiroki Kurahashi, Miwa Morita, Yoshiyuki Hiki, James P. Calvet, Darren P. Wallace, Takafumi Toyohara, Takaaki Abe, Shizuko Nagao

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Was It an Adrenocortical Adenoma or an Adrenocortical Carcinoma? Limitation of the Weiss Scoring System in Determining the Malignant Potential of Adrenocortical Tumor: Report on Tw... by Cheuk-Lik Wong, Chun-Kit Fok, Yuk-Kit Chan, Vicki Ho-Kee Tam, Lai-Ming Fung

“…Case 2: A 68-year-old Chinese woman presented with acute bilateral pulmonary embolism and was found to have a 3 cm left adrenal mass. Hormonal workup confirmed ACTH-independent endogenous hypercortisolism, and laparoscopic left adrenalectomy revealed an ACA according to the Weiss scoring system. …”
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Cell-free DNA release following psychosocial and physical stress in women and men by A. S. Limberg, F. Berg, E. Köper, C. Lindgraf, C. Gevers, R. Kumsta, E. M. Hummel, D. A. Moser

“…This study further investigated these findings by testing 31 female participants (16 using oral hormonal contraception and 15 not using oral hormonal contraception), and the results were subsequently compared with those of 16 male participants. …”
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A Bird’s-Eye Overview of Leptin and Female Reproduction —with Mammalian Comparisons by Sadequllah Ahmadi, Takeshi Ohkubo

“…In mammals, leptin affects steroidogenesis, folliculogenesis, and hormonal regulation through the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition as a Pharmacological Approach to Treat Obesity by Barry Sears, Camillo Ricordi

“…Obesity is a multifactorial condition resulting from improper balances of hormones and gene expression induced by the diet. …”
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Autophagy-lysosome pathway in insulin & glucagon homeostasis by Yi Wu, Yi Wu, Yi Wu, Hui Wang, Huoyan Xu

“…Currently, lysosome has been recognized as a nutrient hub to regulate the homeostasis of insulin and other hormones. In this review, we will discuss recent advances in understanding lysosome-mediated autophagy and lysosomal proteins involved in maintaining insulin and glucagon homeostasis, as well as their contributions to the etiology of diabetes.…”
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Recurrent Enlarging Mesenteric Desmoid Tumor following Remote Surgical Resection by Connie Hapgood, Allison DeLong

“…For patients where surgery is not possible, or the resection margins are not clear, other forms of treatment are possible. These include hormonal and nonhormonal options. We present a case of a recurrent sporadic intra-abdominal (mesenteric) desmoid tumor. …”
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The Effects of Dietary Nutrition on Sleep and Sleep Disorders by Mingxia Zhao, Houzhen Tuo, Shuhui Wang, Lin Zhao

“…Moreover, nutrition can profoundly affect the hormones and inflammation status which directly or indirectly contribute to insomnia. …”
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Circadian Rhythm Disturbances in Mood Disorders: Insights into the Role of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus by Chelsea A. Vadnie, Colleen A. McClung

“…In turn, through synaptic and hormonal mechanisms, the SCN can drive and synchronize circadian rhythms in extra-SCN brain regions and peripheral tissues. …”
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Short Bowel Syndrome: Intestinal Adaptation and Medical Therapy by WD Buie, OG Thurston, Richard N Fedorak

“…The mechanisms of intestinal adaptation are not entirely understood; however, they can be grouped into three broad categories: luminal nutrition, hormonal factors, and pancreaticobiliary secretion. …”
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Understanding the Mysterious M2 Macrophage through Activation Markers and Effector Mechanisms by Tamás Rőszer

“…These markers are transmembrane glycoproteins, scavenger receptors, enzymes, growth factors, hormones, cytokines, and cytokine receptors with diverse and often yet unexplored functions. …”
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Cell Secretion: Current Structural and Biochemical Insights by Saurabh Trikha, Elizabeth C. Lee, Aleksandar M. Jeremic

“…Essential physiological functions in eukaryotic cells, such as release of hormones and digestive enzymes, neurotransmission, and intercellular signaling, are all achieved by cell secretion. …”
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Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders and Their Clinical Implications in Cirrhosis by Eleni Theocharidou, Ameet Dhar, David Patch

“…Cirrhosis-related autonomic neuropathy, increased nitric oxide production, and gut hormonal changes have been implicated. Oesophageal dysmotility has been associated with increased frequency of abnormal gastro-oesophageal reflux. …”
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Advances in the Study of Heartwood Formation in Trees by Shuqi Yang, Fangcuo Qin, Shengkun Wang, Xiang Li, Yunqing Zhou, Sen Meng

“…Furthermore, it presents a comprehensive review of the latest research advancements in this domain, covering five key aspects: metabolism, hormonal regulation, transcriptional regulation, cell biology, and environmental influences. …”
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Symposium on Obesity and Asthma –November 2, 2006 by Louis-Philippe Boulet, Qutayba Hamid

“…It includes an overview of the various aspects of the relationships between asthma and obesity with regard to animal models; genetic, hormonal and physiological determinants; influence of comorbidities (eg, sleep apnea syndrome); epidemiology; clinical and psychological features; and management of asthma in the obese population.…”
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Pericardial Tamponade and Elevated Serum CA-125 Level in Inadequately Treated Hypothyroidism by Moaaz Baghal, Viralkumar Amrutiya, Bhoomi Patel, Rutwik Patel, Jonathan Hernandez, Mohamed Ahmed, Abraham Lo, Mark Gabelman

“…She was managed by surgical pericardial window and abdominal paracentesis, with replacement of thyroid hormones leading to resolution of the tamponade and ascites. …”
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Role of Exercise Training on Autonomic Changes and Inflammatory Profile Induced by Myocardial Infarction by Bruno Rodrigues, Fabio S. Lira, Fernanda M. Consolim-Colombo, Juraci A. Rocha, Erico C. Caperuto, Kátia De Angelis, Maria-Cláudia Irigoyen

“…The cardiovascular autonomic imbalance in patients after myocardial infarction (MI) provides a significant increase in mortality rate, and seems to precede metabolic, hormonal, and immunological changes. Moreover, the reduction in the parasympathetic function has been associated with inflammatory response in different pathological conditions. …”
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Spiritual well-being in the 21st century: It is time to review the current WHO’s health definition by Francesco Chirico

“…Spirituality has received much interest in health care services; it can improve strategies for managing stress and can positively influence immune, cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels), hormonal, and nervous systems. For this reason, it may be implicated in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions, and I believe it’s time to review the WHO’s health definition, adding to it the ‘spiritual well-being’ dimension.…”
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Pelvic dysfunction in women as a consequence of anatomical and functional changes of the pelvic floor during pregnancy and a reflection of adaptation to childbirth: A review by Aleksandr A. Bezmenko, Anna S. Staroverova

“…The review describes hormonal and biochemical changes during pregnancy that have a multifaceted effect on the structure and function of the pelvic floor and are an adaptive mechanism for stretching during the baby's passage through the birth canal. …”
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A Case of Clitoral Hypertrophy of Unknown Origin by Tetsuya Okaneya, Kiyoshi Onishi, Michio Saze, Kei Iwakura, Hiroko Sakuma

“…Various tests were performed. Sex chromosome or hormonal abnormalities and tumorous lesions were not detected, and the ovaries, uterus, and vagina were normal, indicating that disorders of mullerian development were negative. …”
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