The TRH Test in Rats with Chronic Chagas Disease

H. Povoa; N. Marcondes; M. M. Vicente; L. Fernandes

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1210583

Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, Table of Contents

Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1986; 88(4): 109-111
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1210583

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The TRH Test in Rats with Chronic Chagas Disease

H. Povoa Jr. , N. Marcondes, M. M. Vicente, L. Fernandes

Dept. Biochemistry, Head, Fundação Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, R.J./Brasil

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Summary

TRH was studied in rats with chronic Chagas disease. It was found an increased secretion of TSH 60 minutes after intraperitoneal injection of the hypothalamic hormone. T3 and T4 were also decreased in basal conditions. This may indicate a primary hypothyroidism.

Key words

TRH Test - Chagas Disease

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