Autoantibodies to c-myc protein: elevated levels in patients with African Burkitt's lymphoma and normal Ghanians.

Sera from U.S. patients with SLE, RA, and various malignancies, clinically normal individuals with sero-activity to HIV, AIDS, and from pregnant women were tested for the presence of anti-c-myc antibodies.

Acute and chronic effects of diethylstilbestrol on serum levels of alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone and prolactin in the hamster.

Continuous exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) induces renal tumors in male hamsters. The tumor formation is preceded by an increase in pituitary weight and elevation of the pituitary hormones-alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (aMSH) and prolactin (Pr1). A decline in Pr1 (to normal levels) but not aMSH then accompanies the development of tumors and the enlargement of the intermediate lobe of the pituitary.