[Factors stimulating and/or inhibiting the growth processes in the adrenal cortex. II. The role of the renin-angiotensin system, tissue growth factors, pineal indole amines and the nervous system]

M Szkudliński ¹ , E Sewerynek , E Wajs , A Lewiński

1. Instytut Endokrynologii Akademii Medycznej w Lodzi.

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GICID: 01.3001.0000.2749

Available language versions: en pl

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1991; 45 (6)

Abstract

In the second part of this review concerning adrenocortical growth factors, the following stimulatory agents are included: renin, angiotensin II, atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), prostaglandins–in vivo, fibroblast growth factor (FGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), adrenal growth factor (AGF) and adrenergic innervation. Furthermore, some growth-inhibiting factors are discussed, as follows: prostaglandins–in vitro, somatostatin, melatonin and N-acetylserotonin.