Autophagy in the endocrine glands

Autophagy in the endocrine glands.

Autophagy is an important cellular process involving the degradation of intracellular components. Its regulation is complex and while there are many methods available, there is currently no single effective way of detecting and monitoring autophagy. It has several cellular functions that are conserved throughout the body, as well as a variety of different physiological roles depending on the co...

Autophagy in endocrine tumors.

Autophagy is an important intracellular process involving the degradation of cytoplasmic components. It is involved in both physiological and pathological conditions, including cancer. The role of autophagy in cancer is described as a 'double-edged sword,' a term that reflects its known participation in tumor suppression, tumor survival and tumor cell proliferation. Available research regarding...

The Endocrine Glands in Health and Disease

IN A NORMAL BODY the endocrine glands with their secretions function as a very delicately balanced mechanism. An excessive or deficient secretion of one or more of these glands may lead to an abnormal or diseased condition. Many such conditions are now recognized, several of which, such as diabetes, goiter, cretinism, and sexual impotency, may be successfully treated. This is true of man more t...

The Role of the Endocrine Glands

The pituitary, adrenal, and other endocrine glands are generally assumed to play a critical, or even indispensable role in the development of ketosis. However, a previous study demonstrated that in the rat neither the hypophysis nor the adrenal Awas essential for ketosis during a prolonged fast (1), although they did influence the magnitude of the ketonemia and recovery therefrom as the fast wa...

The Endocrine Glands in Experimental Cancer Induced by Benzpyrene