The effect of alpha adrenergic manipulation on the 24 hour pattern of cortisol secretion in man.

We have studied the role of central alpha-1 adrenoceptor mechanisms which stimulate cortisol secretion throughout the 24 h period in man. Six normal subjects were given 24 h i.v. infusions of the alpha-1 adrenoceptor agonist methoxamine, the alpha-1 antagonist thymoxamine, and saline under double-bl...

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Hauptverfasser: Al-Damluji, S, Cunnah, D, Perry, L, Grossman, A, Besser, G
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1987