ea0056p812 | Pituitary - Clinical | ECE2018
Demirpence Mustafa
, Guler Asli
, Yilmaz Hamiyet
, Sayin Ahmet
, Pekcevik Yeliz
, Turkon Hakan
, Colak Ayfer
, Ari Elif Merve
, Aslanipour Behnaz
, Kocabas Gokcen Unal
, Calan Mehmet
Purpose: Acromegaly, an uncommon disease, is existed in the result of over production of growth hormone (GH). It is associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic abnormalities. Urotensin II (UII), a secreted vasoactive peptide hormone, plays an essential role in the regulation of vascular tone, glucose metabolism and atherosclerosis. UII belonging to somatostatin superfamily activates somatostatin receptors as well. The aim of this study was to ascertain ...