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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 72(3): 879-888, May-June, 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1129561

ABSTRACT

Dez éguas, sem raça definida, foram submetidas a avaliações ultrassonográficas durante o intervalo interovulatório, avaliando-se folículos ≥ 5mm. Cinco éguas foram tratadas com 500mg de r-bST no primeiro e no 14º dia pós-ovulação (grupo GT), e as demais com soro fisiológico (grupo GC). Quando o folículo dominante atingiu diâmetro ≥ 40mm, foram induzidas com hCG e inseminadas 24 horas após, sendo submetidas à coleta de embrião seis dias após a ovulação. Os dados foram agrupados de acordo com o diâmetro do folículo dominante nas fases de emergência, divergência, dominância, pré-ovulatória, indução, inseminação e ovulação. Todas as éguas foram usadas duas vezes, no mesmo grupo. O GT apresentou crescimento folicular precoce para as fases de emergência, divergência, dominância e pré-ovulatória, assim como para o seu maior folículo subordinado, que cresceu mais cedo. As taxas de recuperação foram de 90% (GC) e 70% (GT), em 16 estruturas coletadas, obtendo-se uma não fecundada e um blastocisto inicial para o grupo GC; os demais, no estágio de mórula, apresentaram comportamento semelhante entre os grupos. Conclui-se que a r-bST influencia a dinâmica folicular de éguas, levando a uma antecipação do desenvolvimento folicular, que pode ser utilizada para encurtar o ciclo estral.(AU)


Ten undefined mare breeds were submitted to ultrasonographic evaluations during the interovulatory interval, evaluating follicles measuring ≥ 5mm. Five mares were treated with 500mg r-bST on the first and the 14th day after ovulation (TG group), and the others with saline (CG group). When the dominant follicle reached a diameter ≥ 40mm the ovulation was induced with hCG, and the mares were inseminated 24 hours later and submitted to embryo collection six days after ovulation. The data were grouped according to the diameter of the dominant follicle in the emergence, divergence, dominance, preovulatory, induction, insemination and ovulation phases. All mares were used twice, in the same group. The GT showed early follicular growth for the emergence, divergence, dominance and pre-ovulatory phases, as well as for its greater subordinate follicle, growing earlier. The recovery rates were 90% (CG) and 70% (TG), and 16 structures were collected, obtaining an unfertilized embryo and an initial blastocyst for the CG group, the others in the morula stage behaved similarly between the groups. It can be concluded that r-bST influences the follicular dynamics of the mares, leading to an anticipation of the follicular development that can be used to shorten the estrous cycle.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Pregnancy , Recombinant Proteins/analysis , Growth Hormone/analysis , Embryonic Development , Ovarian Follicle/growth & development , Horses/embryology , Ultrasonography/veterinary
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Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes ; 12(3): 162-164, jul. 2019. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1006497

ABSTRACT

La acromegalia, originada por un exceso de producción de Hormona de crecimiento (Gh), se caracteriza por crecimiento somático exagerado, alto riesgo cardio-metabólico, así como reducción de la expectativa de vida. Tiene una incidencia de 3-4 casos por millón de habitantes. El diagnóstico se retrasa hasta 10 años aumentando la morbi-mortalidad. Las alternativas terapéuticas incluyen medicamentos y cirugía, que van encaminados a reducir los efectos de masa tumoral, normalizar los parámetros bioquímicos y resolver las manifestaciones clínicas. En casos muy infrecuentes, el tumor hipofisario que la origina se asocia a silla turca vacía.


Acromegaly, caused by an excess production of growth hormone (Gh), it is characterized by exaggerated somatic growth, high cardio-metabolic risk, as well as reduction of life expectancy. It has an incidence of 3-4 cases per million population. The diagnosis is delayed up to 10 years increasing morbidity and mortality. The therapeutic alternatives include medications and surgery, which are aimed at reduce the effects of tumor mass, normalize biochemical parameters and resolve clinical manifestations. In very infrequent cases, the pituitary tumor that originates it is associated with empty sella syndrome. Key words: Acromegaly, Empty sella syndrome, Pituitary tumor.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Pituitary Neoplasms/complications , Acromegaly/complications , Acromegaly/diagnosis , Empty Sella Syndrome/complications , Sella Turcica/pathology , Insulin-Like Growth Factor I/analysis , Growth Hormone/analysis , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Glucose Tolerance Test
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 70(1): 73-81, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-888071

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pST injections on metabolism, testicular size, and sperm characteristics in young boars. Sixty 22-day old piglets were divided into two groups: pST (n=30) and Control (n=30). The pST group was submitted to pST injections (90µg/kg body weight) every three days up to 330 days of age. Blood collections were performed weekly. Testicular weight was measures at 22, 82, 142, 202 and 365 days of age. Libido and fresh semen characteristics were evaluated between 150 and 210 days of age. Semen characteristics were also evaluated during a 72h storage period (15ºC). Testosterone, albumin, and phosphorus blood concentrations were higher in the pST group (P<0.05). The pST group had a higher IGF-I concentration in seminal plasma (P=0.05) and higher testicular weight (P<0.001) compared to the Control group. The pST group had higher ejaculate volume (P<0.001), total sperm count (P=0.047) and number of inseminating doses/ejaculate (P=0.047). During the 72h storage period, the pST group had a lower number of morphological alterations (P<0.001) compared to the Control group. In sum, pST injection in young boars increased testosterone concentration, testicular size, and sperm quality.(AU)


O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar o efeito da administração de pST sobre o metabolismo, o tamanho testicular e a qualidade espermática de cachaços jovens. Foram usados leitões com 22 dias de idade, divididos em dois grupos: pST (n=30) e controle (n=30). O grupo pST foi submetido a injeções de pST (90µg/kg de peso vivo) a cada três dias até 330 dias de idade. Peso testicular foi avaliado aos 22, 82, 142, 202 e 365 dias de idade. Libido e qualidade do sêmen fresco foram avaliados entre 150 e 210 dias de idade. Qualidade espermática foi avaliada durante refrigeração (15ºC) por um período de 72 horas. Concentrações sanguíneas de testosterona, albumina e fósforo foram maiores no grupo pST (P<0,05). O grupo pST apresentou maior concentração de IGF-I no plasma seminal (P=0,05) e maior peso testicular, quando comparado ao grupo controle (P<0,001). O grupo pST apresentou maior volume espermático (P<0,001), concentração espermática (P=0,047) e número de doses espermáticas por ejaculado (P=0,047). Durante o período de 72 horas de refrigeração, o grupo pST teve menor número de patologias espermáticas (P<0,001). Assim, conclui-se que a administração de pST aumenta a concentração sanguínea de testosterona, o tamanho testicular e a qualidade espermática de cachaços jovens.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Swine/embryology , Swine/metabolism , Growth Hormone/analysis , Testis , Semen Analysis/veterinary
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 70(3): 957-964, maio-jun. 2018. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-911949

ABSTRACT

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência da somatotropina recombinante bovina (rbST) sobre a produção e os constituintes do leite de búfalas entre 63 e 154 dias em lactação. Foram utilizadas 22 búfalas, distribuídas em dois grupos experimentais: grupo rbST - aplicação de 500 mg de rbST a cada 14 dias; grupo controle - sem aplicação de rbST. A cada sete dias, foi aferida a produção de leite de todas as búfalas e coletada uma amostra para análise físico-química. As variáveis produtivas e as oriundas de análises laboratoriais foram avaliadas como medidas repetidas no tempo, utilizando-se o comando Repeated gerado pelo procedimento GLM do SAS. A média dos parâmetros estudados para os grupos rbST e controle foram, respectivamente: produção de leite - 6,54 vs. 6,68 kg; gordura - 6,31 vs. 6,34%; proteína 3,86 vs. 3,81%; lactose - 4,96 vs. 5,02%; sólidos totais - 16,05 vs. 16,03%; extrato seco desengordurado - 9,75 vs. 9,74%; contagem de células somáticas - 329,90 vs. 171,68 (x 1000/mL); e elecondutividade - 2,87 vs. 2,81mS/cm. A utilização de 500mg de rbST administrados quinzenalmente, entre 63 e 154 dias em lactação não alterou a produção de leite, a proporção dos constituintes e a CCS do leite de búfalas leiteiras.(AU)


This study aimed to evaluate the effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) on milk yield and the proportion of buffalo milk components during lactation. Twenty-two buffaloes randomly distributed in two experimental groups were used: Group rbST - application of 500mg rbST every 14 days, between 63 and 154 days in milk (DIM); Control Group - without treatment. Weekly, the milk yield of buffaloes was measured and a sample was collected for physicochemical analysis. The response variables were evaluated as repeated measures, using the Repeated procedure through the GLM procedure of SAS. Means of each variable after rbST and Control were: Milk yield - 6,54 vs. 6,68 kg; Fat - 6,31 vs. 6,34%; Protein - 3,86 vs. 3,81%; Lactose - 4,96 vs. 5,02%; Milk solids - 16,05 vs. 16,03%; Defatted dry matter - 9,75 vs. 9,74%; Somatic Cells Count - 329,90 vs. 171,68 (x 1000/mL); and electrical conductivity- 2,87 vs. 2,81mS/cm. The use of 500mg of rbST administered every two weeks, between 63 and 154 DIM did not affect milk yield, proportion of milk constituents and SCC of dairy buffaloes.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Cattle , Cattle/genetics , Growth Hormone/analysis , Milk/chemistry
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São Paulo; s.n; 2011. [143] p. ilus, tab, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-609479

ABSTRACT

A Síndrome de Noonan (SN) é caracterizada por baixa estatura proporcionada de início pós-natal, dismorfismos faciais, cardiopatia congênita e deformidade torácica. A frequência da SN é estimada entre 1:1000 e 1:2500 nascidos vivos, com distribuição semelhante em ambos os sexos. A herança é autossômica dominante com penetrância completa, porém a maioria dos casos é esporádica. Até o momento, mutações em genes da via RAS-MAPK (PTPN11, KRAS, SOS1, RAF1, MEK1, NRAS e SHOC2) foram identificadas em aproximadamente 70% dos pacientes. Uma das principais características fenotípicas da SN é a baixa estatura pós-natal, embora o mecanismo fisiopatológico do déficit de crescimento nesta síndrome ainda não esteja totalmente esclarecido. Estudos que avaliaram o padrão de crescimento linear em crianças com SN foram realizados anteriormente ao conhecimento do diagnóstico molecular dessa síndrome. No presente estudo, avaliamos a frequência de mutação nos genes PTPN11, SOS1, RAF1 e KRAS em 152 pacientes com SN e o padrão de crescimento linear (altura) e ponderal [índice de massa corpórea (IMC)] dos pacientes com mutação identificada. No total, mutações nos genes relacionados foram encontradas em 99 pacientes (65%) do nosso estudo, com predominância do gene PTPN11 (47%), seguido do SOS1 (9%), RAF1 (7%) e KRAS (3%). Foram construídas curvas específicas para SN de Altura e IMC para idade e sexo utilizando o método LMS. Os pacientes com SN apresentaram crescimento pré-natal preservado, porém o comprometimento do crescimento pós-natal foi observado desde o primeiro ano de vida, atingindo uma altura final de -2,5 e -2,2 desvios-padrão da média para população brasileira em homens e mulheres, respectivamente. O prejuízo da altura foi maior nos pacientes com mutação no gene RAF1 em comparação com os genes PTPN11 e SOS1. O IMC dos pacientes com SN apresentou queda de 1 desvio-padrão em relação à média da população brasileira normal. O comprometimento do IMC foi menor...


Noonan Syndrome (NS) is characterized by distinctive facial features, short stature and congenital heart defects. The estimated prevalence is 1:1000 to 1:2500 live births, affecting equally both sexes. It is an autosomal dominant disorder with complete penetrance, but most cases are sporadic. To date, mutations in the RAS/MAPK pathway genes (PTPN11, KRAS, SOS1, RAF1, MEK1, NRAS and SHOC2) were identified in approximately 70% of patients. One of the cardinal signs of NS is proportional postnatal short stature although the physiopathological mechanism of growth impairment remains unclear. The current knowledge about the natural history of growth associated with NS was described before molecular diagnosis era. In this study, we performed PTPN11, SOS1, RAF1, and KRAS mutation analysis in a cohort of 152 NS patients and studied the natural linear (height) and ponderal growth [body mass index (BMI)] of NS patients with related mutations. Mutations in NS-causative genes were found in 99 patients (65%) of our cohort. The most common mutated gene was PTPN11 (47%), followed by SOS1 (9%), RAF1 (7%) and KRAS (3%). Sex-specific percentile curves for height and BMI were constructed using the LMS method. NS patients had birth weight and length within normal ranges but the postnatal growth impairment was observed during the first year of life, reaching a final height of -2.3 and -2.2 standard deviations from the mean for Brazilian healthy men and women, respectively. Postnatal growth impairment was higher in RAF1 mutation patients than in patients with SOS1 and PTPN11 mutations. BMI values in NS patients were lower in comparison with normal Brazilian population. BMI values were higher in patients with RAF1 mutations than in patients with other genotypes. Patients with mutations in PTPN11 and SOS1 genes were more likely to have pulmonary valve stenosis, whereas hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was more common in patients with mutations in the gene RAF1...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Growth/genetics , Insulin-Like Growth Factor I/analysis , Growth Hormone/analysis , MAP Kinase Kinase Kinases/genetics , Son of Sevenless Proteins/genetics , Noonan Syndrome/diagnosis , Noonan Syndrome/etiology , Noonan Syndrome/genetics , Somatomedins/analysis , Growth Disorders/genetics
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 62(1): 124-129, Feb. 2010. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-543078

ABSTRACT

An extension model of lactation curves was used to determine the effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (bST-r) on milk yield in Holstein dairy cattle. This model use the fitted values obtained by the Wood model, and was tested on the records of 66 cows. The milk yield predicted with the extension model and the observed yield were compared and no significant differences were observed (P>0.05). Once the extension model was validated, the milk yield tests of 199 cows were used. The cows received bST-r 500mg by subcutaneous injections. The injections were applied after 100 days in milk at 14-day intervals (seven injections). The observed milk yield was compared with the yield expected by the extension model. An increase of 5.3 percent was observed in milk yield in response to the bST-r. This increase is lower than that reported in the literature in response to the growth hormone in dairy cattle. It is concluded that extension model used in the present work is reliable for extending the lactation curve in Holstein cows, and the increase in milk yield in response to the application of bST-r, determined in the same animal using the extension model, was lower than that reported by other authors.


Um modelo de extensão de curvas de lactância foi utilizado para determinar o efeito da somatotropina bovina recombinante (bST-r) sobre a produção de leite em vacas Holstein. Este modelo, que utiliza os valores ajustados obtidos pelo modelo de Wood, foi testato nos registros de 66 vacas. A produção de leite predita com o modelo de extensão e a produção observada foram comparadas e não se observaram diferenças significativas (P>0,05). Uma vez validado o modelo de extensão, utilizaram-se os controles de produção de leite (de cada 15 dias) de 199 vacas. As vacas receberam injeções de 500mg de bST-r via subcutânea. As injeções fora aplicadas a partir dos 100 dias de lactação a intervalos de 14 dias (sete injeções). A produção de leite observada foi comparada com a produção esperada com o modelo de extensão. Observou-se um incremento de 5,3 por cento na produção de leite em resposta à bST-r. Este incremento foi menor que o relatado na literatura em resposta ao hormônio do crescimento em vacas leiteiras. O modelo de extensão usado é confiável para estender a curva de lactação na vaca Holstein, e o aumento do rendimento de leite em resposta à aplicação de bST-r, determinado no mesmo animal usando o modelo de extensão, foi inferior ao observado por outros autores.


Subject(s)
Animals , Growth Hormone/analysis , Lactation/physiology , Cattle , Recombinant Proteins/analysis
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Rev. bras. ciênc. vet ; 17(1): 25-30, 20100000.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1491408

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da somatotropina recombinante bovina (rbST) sobre os marcadores do metabolismoenergético, proteico, mineral e hepático de touros mantidos em semiconfinamento. Foram utilizados 20 touros de raçasAberdeen Angus e Brangus, sendo divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos (Placebo e rbST), para que no Placebo fosseadministrado via subcutânea duas doses de NaCl, 0,9% e no rbST fosse administrado o rbST (Lactotropin®). Foram realizadascinco coletas de sangue, com intervalo de 14 dias, para avaliação da concentração de triacilgliceróis e colesterol comomarcadores energéticos, ureia, como indicador proteico, fosfatase alcalina e fósforo como marcadores minerais e asenzimas aspartato aminotransferase (AST) e a gama glutamiltransferase (GGT) como indicadoras da função hepática. Aaplicação de rbST não influenciou os marcadores energéticos, minerais, e proteico, exceto a enzima hepática GGT (P 0,05).Estes resultados indicam que a utilização do rbST em touros não alterou o metabolismo, pois os parâmetros avaliadosmantiveram-se dentro dos padrões considerados fisiológicos para a espécie.


The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) on metabolic markers for energy, protein, mineral and hepatic metabolism of sires kept grazing and receiving concentrate. Twenty sires Aberdeen Angus and Brangus used for this experiment were divided in two groups (Placebo and rbST). The group Placebo received subcutaneous administration of NaCl, 0.9% and rbST receive rbST twice. Five blood collections with 14 days of interval were made for evaluation of triglyceride and cholesterol as energetic metabolism markers, urea, as proteic marker, alkaline phosphatase and phosphorus as minerals markers and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) as indicators of the hepatic function. The rbST did not influence the energetic, mineral and proteic markers, except the hepatic enzyme GGT (P<0,05). These results indicated that the use of rbST in sires did not affect metabolism, therefore evaluated parameters remaining in the physiological range for the specie.


Subject(s)
Animals , Cattle , Cattle/abnormalities , Cattle/metabolism , Growth Hormone/analysis , Growth Hormone/adverse effects
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Rev. bras. med. esporte ; 14(3): 171-175, maio-jun. 2008. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-487456

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar as respostas agudas de três diferentes intervalos de recuperação entre séries, durante uma sessão tradicional de exercícios resistidos para membros inferiores em mulheres jovens. Participaram deste estudo doze mulheres aparentemente saudáveis e treinadas em exercícios resistidos (26,83 ± 3,93 anos). Em três momentos distintos, os sujeitos realizaram em ordem contra balanceada, o protocolo de exercícios resistidos para membros inferiores com 30 (P30), 60 (P60) ou 120 (P120) segundos de intervalo de recuperação entre séries. A sessão de exercícios resistidos consistia de quatro exercícios para os membros inferiores (cadeira extensora, agachamento, mesa flexora e leg press), com 3 séries de 10 repetições e carga de 10 repetições máximas (RM). Coletas sangüíneas foram realizadas para determinar as concentrações do hormônio do crescimento (GH) antes do exercício (T0), imediatamente após cada sessão de exercício (T1), e 5 (T5), 15 (T15) e 30 (T30) minutos de recuperação. A avaliação estatística dos dados foi por meio da análise de variância de medidas repetidas 3 X 5 [intervalo de recuperação (30s, 60s, 120s) X tempo (T0, T1, T5, T15, T30)], com o teste post-hoc Least Significant Difference (LSD). O nível de significância estatístico utilizado foi p < 0,05 em todas as comparações. Não houve diferenças entre os protocolos (P30, P60 e P120) nas concentrações sanguíneas do GH em repouso. Porém, em relação a T0, todos os protocolos obtiveram aumentos significativos (p < 0,05) nas concentrações do GH após a sessão de exercícios. As concentrações do GH entre os protocolos foram significativamente maiores para o P30 (24,34 ng/ml) e P60 (23,07 ng/ml) quando comparadas ao P120 (17,13 ng/ml) em T1. A concentração do GH no P30 foi significativamente maior em T5, T15 e T30, quando comparada ao P60 e ao P120. A magnitude das respostas hormonais (GH) agudas em mulheres treinadas parece ser maior com 30s de intervalo entre...


PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the acute hormonal responses of three different rest periods between sets of a traditional lower body resistance training session in young women. METHODS: Twelve apparently healthy, trained females (26.83± 3.93 yrs) participated in the study protocol. On three separate sessions of a lower body resistance exercise protocol, subjects were randomly assigned a rest interval of either 30 (P30), 60 (P60) or 120 (P120) seconds between sets. The resistance exercise session consisted of four lower body exercises (bilateral knee extension, bilateral knee flexion, leg press, and squat) with 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 10-repetition maximum (RM) load. Blood samples were drawn for determination of serum growth hormone (GH) concentrations before exercise (T0), immediately after each training session (T1), and 5 (T5), 15 (T15), and 30 (T30) minutes of recovery. Statistical evaluation of the data was measured using a 3 x 5 repeated measurements analysis of variance [rest interval (30, 60, and 120 s) x time (T0, T1, T5, T15, T30)] with a least-significant difference (LSD) post-hoc procedure for all hormonal measurements. The probability level of statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 in all comparisons. RESULTS: There were no differences among protocols (P30, P60 and P120) in the serum GH concentrations at baseline (T0). However, as compared to T0, all protocols led to acute increases (p < 0.05) in serum GH concentrations after each training session. The GH concentrations between protocols were significantly higher for P30 (24.34 ng/ml) and P60 (23.07 ng/ml) as compared to P120 (17.13 ng/ml) at T1. The P30 GH concentrations were significantly higher at T5, T15, and T30 as compared to P60 and P120. CONCLUSION: The magnitude of acute hormonal (GH) responses in previously strength-trained women seems to be greater with a 30-second rest interval between sets compared to longer rest periods (60s or 120s).


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Young Adult , Rest/physiology , Exercise/physiology , Growth Hormone/analysis , Resistance Training , Women
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Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes ; 1(1): 7-16, ene. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-612498

ABSTRACT

Somatotrophic deficiency (SDMT) can be due to a deficiency of growth hormone releasing hormone(GHRH), growth hormone (GH) or insulin like growth factor I (IGF-I). Although its clinical features have been thoroughly described, the diagnosis is still controversial. Now there is an effective treatment with GH or IGF-I for these patients. AIM: To analyze the main clinical, etiological and laboratory characteristics of 75 SD patients (44 males), aged 9.4 + 4.5 years, with severe growth retardation. The diagnosis was confirmed by the lack of response to two GH stimulation tests (Clonidine, Glugagon or Insulin) and low levels of IGF-I or insulin-like growth factor binding protein- 3 (IGFBP-3). RESULTS: In 34 patients (46 percent), the cause of DSMT was considered idiopathic (DSMT-I), in 31 (41 percent) there was an organic cause (DSMT-O), most commonly caused by malformations or pituitary tumors and in 10 (13 percent), it was genetic (DSMT-G) (three patients with Laron's Syndrome, five with mutations of GH gene and 2 with probable mutations of Prop-1 and Pit-1 genes). IGF-1 levels, were significantly lower in DSMT-O and DSMT-G thanin DSMT-I (21.2 +/- 46.1, 23.4 +/-30.3 ng/mL and 50.2 +/- 48.3 ng/mL, respectively). The lowest height score corresponded to DSMT-G, compared to DSMT-O and DSMT (­5.7 +/- 0.9, -4.0 +/- 1.6 and ­4.3 +/- 1.2 DS, respectively) CONCLUSIONS: The high percentage of organic and genetic etiologies in our patients can be due to the systematic search of these diseases. DSMT-G (Laron, mutations in GH and Pit-1 genes) had the most severe growth retardation.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Body Height , Growth Hormone/deficiency , Growth Disorders/diagnosis , Growth Disorders/etiology , Anthropometry , Chile , Dwarfism/etiology , Retrospective Studies , Insulin-Like Growth Factor I/analysis , Growth Hormone/analysis , Growth Hormone/genetics , Mutation , Body Weight , /analysis , Growth Disorders/genetics
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Biocell ; 25(1): 35-42, Apr. 2001.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-335886

ABSTRACT

The adenohypophysis of the cichlid fish Cichlasoma dimerus was studied using the avidin-biotin-peroxidase method with antisera raised against piscine pituitary hormones and heterologous antisera against mammalian pituitary hormones. Antiserum raised against rabbit ACTH recognized a group of cells bordering the neurohypophysis (NH) in the rostral pars distalis (RPD). Anti-chum salmon prolactin (PRL) identified a compact group of cells in the periphery of the RPD. Gonadotropin II (GTH II), thyrotropin (TSH) and growth hormone (GH)-ir cells were localized in the proximal pars distalis. Ir-GTH II cells were also observed in the dorsal area of the pars intermedia (PI). Ir-GTH I cells could not be identified using anti-chum salmon GTH I, this may be due either to a failure of the antisera to recognize the gonadotropin or to a low expression of the hormone in adults of this species. PAS positive cells from the PI bound specifically with three different antisera raised against somatolactin (SL) of four different fish species. These cells surrounded deep branches of the NH in the PI.


Subject(s)
Humans , Animals , Pituitary Gland, Anterior/chemistry , Pituitary Gland, Anterior/cytology , Perches , Adrenocorticotropic Hormone , Glycoproteins/analysis , Gonadotropins , Growth Hormone/analysis , Pituitary Hormones/analysis , Immunohistochemistry , Neurons/cytology , Prolactin , Thyrotropin
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 32(12): 1561-4, Dec. 1999. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-249385

ABSTRACT

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of antidopaminergic agents on the somatotrophs in the presence of hyperprolactinemia. Adult male Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups: a control group and five groups chronically treated (60 days) with haloperidol, fluphenazine, sulpiride, metoclopramide or estrogen. Somatotrophs and lactotrophs were identified by immunohistochemistry and the data are reported as percent of total anterior pituitary cells counted. The drugs significantly increased the percentage of lactotrophs: control (mean + or - SD) 21.3 + or - 4.4, haloperidol 27.8 + or - 2.2, fluphenazine 34.5 + or - 3.6, sulpiride 32.7 + or - 3.5, metoclopramide 33.4 + or - 5.5 and estrogen 42.4 + or - 2.8. A significant reduction in somatotrophs was observed in animals treated with haloperidol (23.1 + or - 3.0), fluphenazine (22.1 + or - 1.1) and metoclopramide (24.2 + or - 3.0) compared to control (27.3 + or - 3.8), whereas no difference was observed in the groups treated with sulpiride (25.0 + or - 2.2) and estrogen (27.1 + or - 2.8). In the groups in which a reduction occurred, this may have simply been due to dilution, secondary to lactotroph hyperplasia. In view of the duplication of the percentage of prolactin-secreting cells, when estrogen was applied, the absence of a reduction in the percent of somatotrophs suggests a replication effect on this cell population. These data provide additional information about the direct or indirect effect of drugs which, in addition to interfering with the dopaminergic system, may act on other pituitary cells as well as on the lactotrophs.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Rats , Dopamine Antagonists/pharmacology , Estrogens/pharmacology , Growth Hormone/drug effects , Hyperprolactinemia/metabolism , Prolactin/drug effects , Fluphenazine/pharmacology , Growth Hormone/analysis , Haloperidol/pharmacology , Metoclopramide/pharmacology , Prolactin/analysis , Rats, Wistar , Sulpiride/pharmacology
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Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo ; 54(4): 135-8, jul.-ago. 1999. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-256417

ABSTRACT

O perfil glicemico esperado em pacientes pos-operatorios septicos recebendo nutricao enteral de elevado teor calorico e de valores sanguineos no limite superior do normal ou mesmo hiperglicemia moderada. A adicao de hormonio do crescimento (GH) como agente anabolico deveria reforcar ainda mais esta tendencia. Num paciente com cancer submetido a gastrectomia parcial e linfadenectomia, que se complicou no pos-operatorio com abcesso subfrenico e sepse prolongada, administrou-se conjuntamente dieta de sonda (38,3kcal/kg/dia) e GH (0,17 UI/kg/dia). Antes da introducao da GH as taxas glicemicas situavam-se nos limites inferiores do normal, e esta tendencia persistiu durante a maior...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Aged , Blood Glucose/analysis , Growth Hormone/analysis , Enteral Nutrition/adverse effects , Edema/etiology , Hypoglycemia/etiology , Stomach Neoplasms/surgery , Sepsis/therapy
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Vet. Méx ; 27(2): 137-41, abr.-jun. 1996. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-208045

ABSTRACT

La hormona de crecimiento (GH) purificada a partir de adenohipófisis bovinas (bGH) y su antisuero obtenido en conejos, se utilizaron para desarrollar un radioinmunoanálisis (RIA) homólogo y específico. El antisuero como segundo anticuerpo. La bGH se iodizó por el método de la Cloramina T con una actividad específica de 93 µCi/µg. Cantidades crecientes de plasma bovino desplazaron paralelamente a la curva patrón cuya linearidad estuvo entre 1.31 y 39.4 ng/ml. La recuperación de cantidades conocidas de bGH añadidas a plasma bovino fue de 98.5 por ciento. El coeficiente de variación intra e interensayo fue menor a 5.1 por ciento y 8.3 por ciento respectivamente. Otras hormonas adenohipofisarias no mostraron reacciones cruzadas. Con este procedimiento se determinaron concentraciones plasmáticas de GH a cuatro vacas Holstein a la 5 y 14 semanas posparto. En cada periodo se tomaron muestras de sangre cada treinta minutos durante 24 horas a través de un catéter colocado en la vena yugular. Las muestras individuales mostraron un coeficiente de variación durante el día entre 25 por ciento y 65 por ciento. Las concentraciones de GH en plasma fueron superiores (P < 0.001) a las catorce semanas (7.80 ng/ml) que a las cinco semanas posparto (6.00 ng/ml). En virtud de que estos animales se encontraban en condiciones de pastoreo con limitada ración rica en energía, es posible que todavía a las catorce semanas de lactancia se hayan movilizado reservas corporales para favorecer la producción de leche


Subject(s)
Cattle , Animals , Female , Plasma/chemistry , Cattle/growth & development , Radioimmunoassay/veterinary , Serologic Tests , Growth Hormone/analysis , Pituitary Gland, Anterior/chemistry
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Rev. méd. IMSS ; 34(1): 17-20, ene.-feb. 1996. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-202972

ABSTRACT

El diagnóstico de acromegalia se ha basado tradicionalmente en los niveles de hormona de crecimiento (GH) después de una carga de glucosa por vía oral (CGO). Esta prueba ha sido reemplazada paulatinamente con la estimación de la concentración del factor de crecimiento insulinoide (IGF-I) conocido como somatomedina C, ya que parece reflejar más directamente la acción de la GH, lo que a su vez podría constituir un mejor indicador de la actividad clínica en la acromegalia. Se estudiaron 47 pacientes acromegálicos en los que se realizó una CGO como parte del protocolo diagnóstico, midiéndose la concentración basal de IGF-I y GH; esta última también se midió en las demás muestras de sangre. Los pacientes fueron sometidos a cirugía transesfenoidal y el diagnóstico se confirmó histológicamente. Los niveles de IGF-I fueron altos en todos excepto en uno, lo que representa un valor predictivo de 98.7 por ciento. La concentración de GH estuvo elevada en 31 pacientes, lo cual significa un valor predictivo de 65.9 por ciento. Se concluye que la determinación de IGF-I, o comatomedina C, es una prueba diagnóstica confiable en la acromegalia y tiene ventaja adicional de un menor costo.


Subject(s)
Adult , Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Female , Acromegaly/diagnosis , Somatomedins , Insulin-Like Growth Factor I , Growth Hormone/analysis , Adenoma, Acidophil/surgery
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec ; 44(5): 419-30, out. 1992. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-240179

ABSTRACT

Utilizaram-se 30 vacas da raça Holandeza, submetidas a três tratamentos: T1 - controle, T2 - BST 320 mg a cada 14 dias e T3 - BST 640 mg a cada 28 dias. A produçäo de leite e gordura e consumo de raçäo foram mensurados. Após um período experimental de 84 dias, evidenciou-se aumento na produçäo de leite de 13,5 por cento (T2) e 17,0 por cento (T3) em relaçäo ao controle (T1). Houve aumento do consumo de raçäo de 4,8 por cento (T2) e 5,8 por cento (T3) em relaçäo ao controle. Os lotes tratados apresentaram aumento na eficiência de utilizaçäo da dieta de 9 por cento (T2) e 11 por cento (T3)


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Cattle , Growth Hormone/analysis , Milk/economics
19.
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-17737

ABSTRACT

An ultrastructural study was done on 15 mixed growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL)-secreting pituitary adenomas surgically removed from acromegalic patients with hyper-prolactinaemia, in order to see whether the 2 hormones were present in the same cell or in different cells. Double labelling immunogold technique was used for simultaneous ultrastructural localization of GH and PRL. It was found that each neoplastic cell in these 15 tumours (30 to 50 cells were studied in each case) contained 4 populations of granules viz., (i) granules positive for only GH; (ii) granules positive for only PRL; (iii) granules positive for both GH and PRL; and (iv) granules negative for both GH and PRL (unlabelled). Though the relative percentage of these 4 types of granules varied from cell to cell even within the same tumour, the major population (49.9 to 96%) was constituted by the mixed granules showing labelling for both GH and PRL. Almost all the cells examined from each tumour appeared to be mammosomatotrophs. Thus, the study indicated that mammosomatotroph adenomas are perhaps more common among mixed GH and PRL--secreting pituitary adenomas than previously believed. It could be important to recognize these tumours from the therapeutic point of view.


Subject(s)
Acromegaly/complications , Adenoma/chemistry , Adolescent , Adult , Cytoplasmic Granules/chemistry , Female , Growth Hormone/analysis , Humans , Hyperprolactinemia/complications , Male , Microscopy, Electron , Microscopy, Immunoelectron , Pituitary Neoplasms/chemistry , Prolactin/analysis
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 25(5): 449-55, 1992. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-109050

ABSTRACT

The ability of glucose to suppress growth hormone (GH) secretion is well known and the glucose test is widely used for the diagnosis of acromegaly. However when suspected acromegaly is associaterd with diabetes mellitus (DM) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) the interpretation of the GH response to the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) may be difficult. Recently, Haltori et al. (Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 70: 771-778, 1990), using a highly sensitive (1.5 ng/l) polyclonal antibody-based immunoenzymometric assay, found no differences in the GH response to glucose load among control, IGT and DM patients. We employed a less sensitive (100 ng/l) but monoclonal antibody-based immunoenzymometric assay to measure the serum GII levels of 19 normal subjects, 11 patients with DM and 11 patients with IGT to determine the effect of glucose intolerance on the GH response to the OGTT. Complete suppression of GH (<0.1 ug/l) was achieved in 73% o9f the controls with a mean nadir of 0.17 ñ 0.16 ug/l (range, <0.1-0.6 ug/l). GH was completely suppressed in 82% of the the diabetes with a mean nadir of 0.58 ñ 1.21 ug/l (range, <0.1-4.0 ug/l). However, complete suppression occurred in only 27% of the IGT patients with a nadir of 1.09 ñ 2.08 ug/l (range, 0.1-7.0 yg/l), which was statisticaly higher than observed for controls and diabetics. We conclude that plasma GH plasma GH levels after glucose loading of IGT patients should be interpreted with caution because an abnormal response can be detected when some sensitive immunometric assays are employed


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Glucose Tolerance Test , Growth Hormone/analysis , Immunoenzyme Techniques
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