2002
New GH-1 gene mutations: expanding the spectrum of causes of isolated growth hormone deficiency.
Mullis PE, Deladoëy J, Dannies PS. New GH-1 gene mutations: expanding the spectrum of causes of isolated growth hormone deficiency. Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology And Metabolism 2002, 15 Suppl 5: 1301-10. PMID: 12510984.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecretory pathwayDNA/RNA levelIGHD type IIGH-1 gene alterationsCellular biological mechanismsBasis of inheritanceDistinct familial typesPhenotype resultsGH-1 gene mutationsMolecular analysisGenetic causeBiological mechanismsRNA levelsGene alterationsGene mutationsPathwaySame familyType IIFamilyMutationsInheritanceFamilial typePossible mechanismWide varietyMechanism
1982
Histidyl-proline diketopiperazine: its biological role as a regulatory peptide
Peterkofsky A, Battaini F, Koch Y, Takahara Y, Dannies P. Histidyl-proline diketopiperazine: its biological role as a regulatory peptide. Molecular And Cellular Biochemistry 1982, 42: 45-63. PMID: 6278283, DOI: 10.1007/bf00223538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistidyl-proline diketopiperazineCentral nervous systemAdrenal cortex membranesCyclic nucleotide levelsCNS depressionSpecific membrane receptorsCortex membranesProlactin releaseRat brainClassical neurotransmittersNervous systemPituitary cellsTRHSuch receptorsRegulatory peptidesPituitaryStereotypic behaviorImmunological methodsSpecific bindingBrainMembrane receptorsReceptorsDistribution studiesPossible mechanismNucleotide level