Radioimmunoassay of thyrotropin-releasing hormone in euthyroid subjects and in patients with thyroid diseases.
An episodic pattern of fluctuation in serum TRH level was demonstrated in euthyroid males. It is suggested that these rises in serum TRH-IR are due to its pulsatile hypothalamic release, however, it must be remembered that a high proportion of circulating TRH is derived from extrahypothalamic sources. The conception that the TSH surge during late evening is secondary to an increased TRH release could not be proved in the present study. In the euthyroid and primary hypothyroid groups the mean values of serum TRH-IR did not differ, while its level was slightly, but not significantly lower in hyperthyroid patients. The evaluation of a single TRH determination is impeded by the short half-life, low serum level and its production in extrahypothalamic sites, too.
Földes
J
J
First Department of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
Mohari
K
K
Janoki
G
G
Tarjan
G
G
Varga
F
F
D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012016:Reference Values; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000097:blood
D014284:Triiodothyronine; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine