Aging is characterized by the decline in the physiological regulatory functions with adverse effects on physical health and functional autonomy [1]. Decreased physical function, including musculoskeletal, neurological, circulatory, cognitive, and mental function, can lead to a fragile physical state, trigg...
Based on data from 1226 women over 80 years of age from the China Hainan Centenarian Cohort Study (CHCCS), we described age- related trajectories of sex hormones among the oldest- old and centenarian women, with a particular focus on their relationships with physical function. Methods Study ...
Thus, the purpose of this study was to bring an updated review on female sex hormones and their role in SC regulation. First, we describe how SCs regulate skeletal muscle maintenance and repair and introduce sex hormone signaling within the muscle. Second, we present evidence from animal ...
To determine which pairs of hormones are not antagonistic to each other, we need to analyze the functions of the hormones provided in the question. 1. Identify the Hormones and Their Functions: - Insulin: Se
These multiple actions account for their capacity to modulate a number of physiological parameters, from reproductive functions to memory, behaviour and aging. This book based on contributions of pioneer investigators in the field, outlines the role of hormones in pathogenic processes such as mental ...
Males also express ERs in the liver, and aromatase metabolizes androgens to generate E2 and other estrogen metabolites locally in many target tissues. A growing body of evidence suggests that estrogens also have important metabolic functions in males. The aromatization of testosterone to E2 is benefi...
Thus, although not structurally related, AKH has the same functions in insects as glucagon and adrenalin have in mammals5. AKH was one of the first neuropeptides to be purified and sequenced from insects and the structure of the first insect AKH from locusts6 is shown in Table 1. Since ...
Introduction & Several functions of the human skin appear strongly dependent on biologically active sexual hormones, namely androgens, estrogens, and progestins. Their effect is mediated by binding to nuclear receptors, and lack of functional recep- tors prevents the action of sexual hormones on the...
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Yamaguchi M, Takei Y, Yamamoto T (1975) Effect of thyrocalcitonin on calcium concentration in liver of intact and thyroparathyroidectomized rats. Endocrinology 96: 1004–1008.PubMedCrossRef About this Chapter Title Peptide Hormones and Their Possible Functions in the Normal and Abnormal Lung Book...