[Thymic hormones. Neuroendocrine interactions and clinical use in congenital and acquired immune deficiencies] NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1985. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

Click here to return to AIDSLINE main menu
DonateNow
Print this Article


[Thymic hormones. Neuroendocrine interactions and clinical use in congenital and acquired immune deficiencies]

Ann Endocrinol (Paris). 1984;45(6):355-68. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85250204
Martin-Du-Pan RC

Abstract: The epithelial cells of the thymus synthesize at least 30 different polypeptides: the thymic hormones. The structure of 4 of them is well known. They are named thymosin alpha 1, thymopoietin, thymulin and thymic humoral factor. Biological functions and secretion regulation of thymic hormones are described as well as the interactions between brain, thymus and endocrine glands. Blood levels and clinical usefulness of thymic hormones are reviewed in different congenital or acquired immunodeficient states and in autoimmune diseases.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DRUG THERAPY Autoimmune Diseases/DRUG THERAPY English Abstract Human Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes/CONGENITAL/*DRUG THERAPY Peptide Fragments Thymic Factor, Circulating Thymopoietins Thymosin/ANALOGS & DERIVATIVES Thymus Extracts *Thymus Hormones/PHYSIOLOGY/SECRETION/THERAPEUTIC USE JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW

KWDacquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome/drugtherapyautoimmunediseases/drugtherapyenglishabstracthumanimmunologicdeficiencysyndromes/congenital/KWDdrugtherapypeptidefragmentsthymicfactor,circulatingthymopoietinsthymosin/analogs&derivativesthymusextractsKWDthymushormones/physiology/secretion/therapeuticusejournalarticlereview
851030
M85A0163

Copyright © 1985 - National Library of Medicine. Reproduced under license with the National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD.

AEGiS is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. AEGiS is made possible through unrestricted funding from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Gill Foundation, the National Library of Medicine, Quest Diagnostics, Roche and Trimeris, and donations from users like you. Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 1985. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.

AEGiS presents published material, reprinted with permission and neither endorses nor opposes any material. All information contained on this website, including information relating to health conditions, products, and treatments, is for informational purposes only. It is often presented in summary or aggregate form. It is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. Always discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in treating HIV.

Copyright ©1980, 1985. AEGiS. All materials appearing on AEGiS are protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the party credited as the provider of the content. .