Search Results - "Luisi, S"
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Transvaginal sonographic features of diffuse adenomyosis in 18–30‐year‐old nulligravid women without endometriosis: association with symptoms
Published in Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology (01-12-2015)“…Objectives To investigate whether there are sonographic features of diffuse adenomyosis in 18–30‐year‐old nulligravid women without endometriosis and to…”
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Clinical, hormonal and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS with different combined oral contraceptives (containing chlormadinone acetate versus drospirenone)
Published in Journal of endocrinological investigation (01-04-2020)“…Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 5–10% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by chronic…”
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Premature ovarian insufficiency: from pathogenesis to clinical management
Published in Journal of endocrinological investigation (01-06-2015)“…Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) represents a condition characterized by the absence of normal ovarian function due to an incipient (by 3–10 years)…”
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Engine displacement modularity for enhancing automotive s.i. engines efficiency at part load
Published in Fuel (Guildford) (15-09-2016)“…Cylinder deactivation is a well-known and effective technology to improve spark ignition engines’ efficiency at part load, thanks to its capability of…”
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Influence of endogenous and exogenous sex hormones on plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Published in Human reproduction (Oxford) (01-04-2007)“…BACKGROUND Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a mediator of neuronal plasticity and influences learning, memory and cognitive behaviour. The aim of…”
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Plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor concentrations in children and adolescents
Published in Neuropeptides (Edinburgh) (01-06-2011)“…Abstract Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a mediator of neuronal plasticity influencing learning, memory and cognitive behavior. The aim…”
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Endometriosis: seeking optimal management in women approaching menopause
Published in Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society (01-08-2019)“…The incidence of endometriosis in middle-aged women is not minimal compared to that in the reproductive age group. The treatment of affected women after…”
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When more is not better: 10 ‘don’ts’ in endometriosis management. An ETIC position statement
Published in Human reproduction open (01-01-2019)“…Abstract A network of endometriosis experts from 16 Italian academic departments and teaching hospitals distributed all over the country made a critical…”
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Circulating Levels of Allopregnanolone in Humans: Gender, Age, and Endocrine Influences
Published in The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (01-06-1998)“…Allopregnanolone is a neuroactive steroid involved in modulating behavioral functions, stress, and neuroendocrine axes in rats. Changes in plasma…”
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Expression and secretion of activin A : possible physiological and clinical implications
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M065 VAGINAL DANAZOL IN WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS: DIFFERENT SCHEDULE FOR A LONG-TERM TREATMENT
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Serum Levels of Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophan and Serotonin in Patients Affected with Different Forms of Amenorrhea
Published in International journal of tryptophan research (01-01-2010)“…S. Comai1, A. Bertazzo1, N. Carretti2, A. Podfigurna-Stopa3, S. Luisi2 and C.V.L. Costa11Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Padova, via…”
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The addition of activin A and inhibin A measurement to uterine artery Doppler velocimetry to improve the early prediction of pre‐eclampsia
Published in Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology (01-02-2003)“…Objective To evaluate whether the measurement of maternal serum activin A and inhibin A adds any clinically relevant information for the prediction of…”
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High basal serum allopregnanolone levels in overweight girls
Published in International Journal of Obesity (01-03-2007)“…Objective: Several studies demonstrated that obese subjects have a hyperactive hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and that sex steroid hormones have been…”
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Changes in inhibins and activin secretion in healthy and pathological pregnancies
Published in Molecular and cellular endocrinology (30-06-2001)“…Inhibin-related proteins are involved in the control of the feto-maternal communication required to maintain pregnancy. Human placenta, decidua, and fetal…”
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Evaluation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in menstrual blood and its identification in human endometrium
Published in Gynecological endocrinology (01-06-2012)“…The presence of high-affinity brain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor Trk B in mouse and in human fetal oocytes, together with the presence of neurotrophins…”
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Inhibins and activins in pregnancy
Published in Molecular and cellular endocrinology (15-10-2004)“…Human placenta, decidua, and fetal membranes are the major sites of production and secretion of inhibin A and activin A in maternal serum, amniotic fluid, and…”
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Activin, inhibin and the human breast
Published in Molecular and cellular endocrinology (15-10-2004)“…Activins and inhibins are growth factors involved in cell differentiation and proliferation. Human breast tissues such as normal mammary tissue, fibroadenoma,…”
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Allopregnanolone levels decrease after gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog stimulation test in girls with central precocious puberty
Published in Journal of endocrinological investigation (2011)“…Background : Allopregnanolone, a neuroactive steroid mainly secreted by adrenals and gonads, is a hormone that seems to play a role in precocious puberty, as…”
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Neuropeptides, Neurotransmitters, Neurosteroids, and the Onset of Puberty
Published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (01-01-2000)“…: Puberty results from withdrawal of the “gonadostat” mechanisms and from increased gonadotropin sensitivity to GnRH. It has been hypothesized that GnRH…”
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