Growth hormone evaluation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
L MerliniE Cacciari

Abstract

Growth hormone (GH) release with pharmacological tests and sleep test, somatomedin C and auxological features were studied in 10 patients affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. GH release in these patients seems to be lower than normal; moreover some of them are of short stature without an evident relationship with GH deficit. The possible significance of the data obtained is discussed, particularly in relation to the clinical course of the disease, and to current therapeutic trials with a GH release inhibitor (mazindol).

References

Jul 1, 1986·American Journal of Medical Genetics·M ZatzO Frota-Pessoa
Jul 1, 1986·American Journal of Medical Genetics·M Zatz, R T Betti
Jan 1, 1985·Annals of Neurology·G KarpatiS Prescott
Jun 1, 1985·The Journal of Pediatrics·G Call, F A Ziter
Jun 1, 1985·The Journal of Pediatrics·E CacciariD Ballardini
Jul 1, 1981·Archives of Neurology·K G Allsop, F A Ziter
Jan 1, 1981·American Journal of Medical Genetics·M ZatzJ A Levy
Jan 1, 1981·American Journal of Medical Genetics·M Zatz, O Frota-Pessoa
Apr 13, 1963·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·P J VIGNOSK C ARCHIBALD

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jul 5, 2015·Archives of Disease in Childhood·Claire L WoodTim Cheetham
Jun 16, 2012·International Journal of Endocrinology·Oriana Del Rocío Cruz GuzmánMaricela Rodríguez-Cruz
Dec 7, 2018·Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity·Leanne M Ward, David R Weber
Aug 29, 2018·Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases·David R WeberUNKNOWN Muscular Dystrophy Tracking and Research Network (MD STAR

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Primary Care Respiratory Journal : Journal of the General Practice Airways Group
Helen K Reddel
Archivos de bronconeumología
María Rosa GüellRoger Goldstein
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved