Corticotroph and adrenal responsiveness to hCRH, hexarelin and ACTH in young and elderly subjects

J Endocrinol Invest. 1999;22(10 Suppl):82.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands / drug effects
  • Adrenal Glands / metabolism*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / administration & dosage
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / metabolism*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / pharmacology*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aging / metabolism*
  • Aldosterone / metabolism
  • Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / pharmacology*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / metabolism
  • Oligopeptides / pharmacology*
  • Pituitary Gland, Anterior / cytology
  • Pituitary Gland, Anterior / drug effects
  • Pituitary Gland, Anterior / metabolism*

Substances

  • Oligopeptides
  • hexarelin
  • Aldosterone
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
  • Hydrocortisone