"Arterialization", "revascularization" , "rearterialization" - what's in a name?

in Transplant International (1992), (5), 121-122

Endocrinology of normal and pathological development of the prostate

in Jakse, G.; Bouffioux, Christian; de Leval, Jean (Eds.) et al Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Conservative and Operative Management (1992)

Growth hormone and prolactin stimulate androgen receptor, insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and IGF-I receptor levels in the prostate of immature rats.

in Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology (1992), 88(1-3), 77-87

In this study we investigated the involvement of several different pituitary hormones on rat prostate development. 22-day-old Wistar rats, hypophysectomized (hypox) at 19 days of age were supplemented ... [more ▼]

In this study we investigated the involvement of several different pituitary hormones on rat prostate development. 22-day-old Wistar rats, hypophysectomized (hypox) at 19 days of age were supplemented with highly purified human prolactin (hPRL), human luteinizing hormone (hLH), porcine follicle-stimulating hormone (pFSH), and bovine growth hormone (bGH) or with saline. Quantitative analysis of RNAs shows that treatment with either PRL or GH increases significantly steady-state mRNAs levels of the following genes in the prostate: androgen receptor (AR) (respectively 3.5- and 4.8-fold above hypox controls), IGF-I (5- and 2.7-fold), and IGF-I receptor (2.9- and 2.3-fold). LH and FSH, by contrast, have negative effects on these parameters. To test whether the enhancing effect of PRL and GH on AR-mRNA abundance was followed by increased content in the protein itself, binding assays were performed with the androgen agonist [3H]R1881 (131 and 153 fmol/mg protein while hypox controls contained 110 fmol/mg protein). In addition to the well-documented presence of prolactin receptors in prostatic tissues, we have further demonstrated, by means of nuclease S1 protection assays plus dot- and Northern-blot analyses, that a GH receptor mRNA is produced in the immature rat prostate. Moreover, we observed not only strong lactogenic but also purely somatogenic binding to be occurring in the immature prostates. Finally, we have studied IGF-I mRNA content in separated epithelial/stromal cell fractions and have concluded that IGF-I expression is principally located in the prostatic stroma. Taken together, these results suggest that PRL and GH are involved in regulating AR synthesis, at least partially by direct action on the organ. In this context IGF-I appears as a paracrine factor playing a role in epithelium/stroma interactions during prostatic development. [less ▲]

A technique for multiorgan harvesting in rats--an educational tool in transplantation

in Transplantation Proceedings (1991), 23(5), 2692

Résection ureteroscopique du polype fibreux de l'uretère

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1991), 59(3), 119-30

From a new case of fibroepithelial polyp in a 41 year old woman, we reviewed literature on this rare and benign pathology, for which differential diagnosis with malignant tumor is most often obtained ... [more ▼]

From a new case of fibroepithelial polyp in a 41 year old woman, we reviewed literature on this rare and benign pathology, for which differential diagnosis with malignant tumor is most often obtained surgically. We emphasize both diagnostic and therapeutic advantages of endoscopic approach of this lesion. [less ▲]

Incorporation du BUDR par la prostate et l'épithélium urinaire humain et révélation immuno-histologique sur coupes incluses dans le plastic

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1989), 57(4), 817-829

Diagnostic précoce du rejet de l'allogreffe pancréatique: intérêt du dosage de l'amylasurie.

in Revue Médicale de Liège (1989), XLIV(11), 388-395

Derivation of an Algorithm for Optimal Initial Cyclosporine Immunotherapy in Kidney Transplantation

in Transplantation Proceedings (1988), 20(5 Suppl 6), 45-51

Plasmocytome solitaire de l'urètre

in Acta Urologica Belgica (1988), 51

Solitary extra-medullary plasmocytomas are mostly located in the upper respiratory airways. Genito-urinary localizations have been rarely described. The authors report one case of solitary plasmocytoma of ... [more ▼]

Solitary extra-medullary plasmocytomas are mostly located in the upper respiratory airways. Genito-urinary localizations have been rarely described. The authors report one case of solitary plasmocytoma of the urethra which was treated by external radiotherapy and surgery. A review of the diagnosis, treatment, evolution and prognosis is given. [less ▲]

La transplantation pancréatique en 1986

in Revue Médicale de Liège (1987), XLII(12), 606-615