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Endocrinology. MUDr. Ing. Mgr. Peter Celec, PhD. MPH petercelec@gmail.com www.imbm.sk. Basics. E-mail communication Time – alternatives Literature sources – CVTI Endocrine journal club – 2x Test & Examination. Syllabus. Principles Hypothalamus & pituitary gland Thyroid gland
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Endocrinology MUDr. Ing. Mgr. Peter Celec, PhD. MPH petercelec@gmail.com www.imbm.sk
Basics • E-mail communication • Time – alternatives • Literature sources – CVTI • Endocrine journal club – 2x • Test & Examination
Syllabus • Principles • Hypothalamus & pituitarygland • Thyroidgland • Parathyroidgland • Pancreas • Diabetes mellitus • Adrenalgland • Gonads • Otherendocrinetissues (CVS, GIT, kidney)
Functions of hormones • Development & growth • Differentiation & reproduction • Homeostasis & immunity • Metabolism & nutrient supply • Cognition & emotions
Transport of hormones • Soluble • Bound to proteins • SHBG, CBG, ... • Albumin • Free „biologically active“ fraction • Receptors for binding globulins • Plasma half-life • Highly variable
Hormone receptors • Membrane-bound receptors • G-protein coupled receptors • Serine/threonine kinases • Tyrosine kinases • Ion channels • Intracellular receptors • Steroid nuclear receptors
Endocrine disorders • Overproduction • Deficiency • Resistance • Explained by physiologial mechanisms
Biorhythms • Circadian • Ultradian • Infradian • Circannual • Circaseptadian • Circalunar
Discussion • Journalinfo, authorinfo? • Aim? • Objects? • Methods? • Main results? • Limitations? • Application? • Conclusions?