PLASMA PROFILES OF ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE, CORTISOL, GROWTH-HORMONE AND PROLACTIN IN PATIENTS WITH UNTREATED PARKINSONS-DISEASE

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作者
BELLOMO, G [1 ]
SANTAMBROGIO, L [1 ]
FIACCONI, M [1 ]
SCARPONI, AM [1 ]
CIUFFETTI, G [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV PERUGIA, SCH MED, DEPT NUCL MED, I-06100 PERUGIA, ITALY
关键词
PARKINSONS DISEASE; ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE; CORTISOL; GROWTH HORMONE; PROLACTIN;
D O I
10.1007/BF00319704
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Plasma profiles of prolactin, growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol were evaluated in a group of untreated patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and a group of healthy age-matched controls. Plasma integrated concentrations of all hormones except prolactin were significantly lower in the patients as compared with the controls; however, prolactin nocturnal peak concentration was significantly elevated in the patients; nocturnal growth hormone levels were significantly reduced in the Parkinson group; ACTH and cortisol plasma concentrations were also consistently lower during most of the day in the patients with Parkinson's disease. These data confirm the presence of a hypothalamic disturbance in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, which can affect pituitary function.
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