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Altered endothelin 1 concentration in brain and peripheral regions during thyroid dysfunction

G Singh1, E B Thompson, A Gulati

  • 1Department of Pharmacodynamics (m/c 865), University of Illinois at Chicago 60612.

Pharmacology
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Thyroid hormone levels impact endothelin-1 (ET-1) concentrations, particularly in the pituitary gland during hyperthyroidism. This study investigated ET-1 tissue levels in rats with altered thyroid function.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Previous research indicates altered plasma endothelin-1 (ET-1) and its receptor levels in hyperthyroidism, but not hypothyroidism.
  • The role of endogenous ET-1 in various tissues during different thyroid states remains incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the changes in endogenous ET-1 concentrations across multiple tissues in experimentally induced hyperthyroid and hypothyroid rat models.
  • To correlate these tissue ET-1 level changes with physiological parameters like blood pressure and heart rate.

Main Methods:

  • Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism were induced in rats using thyroxine (T4) and methimazole, respectively, over 8 weeks.
  • Endogenous ET-1 concentrations were quantified using radioimmunoassay in brain regions (hypothalamus, corpus striatum, pituitary, hippocampus, spinal cord), heart, adrenals, kidneys, and thoracic aorta.

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  • Blood pressure, heart rate, and serum T4/T3 levels were measured for physiological and hormonal assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Hyperthyroid rats exhibited significantly increased blood pressure, heart rate, and serum T4/T3 levels compared to controls.
    • A significant elevation (104%) in pituitary ET-1 concentration was observed in hyperthyroid rats (p < 0.001).
    • No significant changes in ET-1 levels were found in other brain regions, heart, or adrenals in either hyperthyroid or hypothyroid rats.

    Conclusions:

    • Hyperthyroidism, but not hypothyroidism, leads to a marked increase in pituitary endothelin-1 (ET-1) concentration.
    • Peripheral tissues and most central nervous system regions do not show significant alterations in ET-1 levels in response to thyroid dysfunction.
    • The pituitary gland is a key site for ET-1 modulation in the context of hyperthyroidism.