Update endocrinology I (neuroendocrinology)

Update Endocrinology I (Neuroendocrinology) Background: Presentation of current data and knowledge in the field of expe rimental and clinical neuroendocrinology. Aim: Overview of current data on the pathogenesis and therapeutic strategie s of pituitary pituitary disorders. 1. Hypothalamic and pituitary regulatio n: characterization of influence of hormone secretion and cell proliferatio n of anterior pituitary cells by an intrapituitary network of cytokines and growth factors. Special importance on the role of the interleukin-6-family . Characterization of the role of gaseous transmitters in neuroendocrinolog y. 2. Molecular pathogenesis of pituitary adenomas: presentation of the cur rent knowledge status with regard to familial syndromes. 3. Therapy of pitu itary adenomas: presentation of new developments of therapeutic aspects, in particular medical treatment, surgery and radiation. Outlook on the future role of gene therapy. 4. Growth hormone replacement in adults: short overv iew of diagnosis and therapy of growth hormone deficiency in the adult.