Gerald Litwack

Anthony W. Norman

The newly revised and updated Hormones, Second Edition provides a comprehensive treatment of human hormones, viewed in light of modern theories of hormone action and in the context of current understanding of subcellular and cellular architecture and classical organ physiology. Each chapter presents a physiological description of the hormone system under consideration, followed by a listing of the mode-of-action of the hormone. This book includes significant advances in the molecular biology of receptors, hormones, and studies of hormone action that have transpired over the past five years. The text updates the material on enzymes related to steroid metabolism and new hormone systems, as well as providing a new chapter on hormones and cancer. Key Features * Completely updates the material, covering new discoveries and significant advances since the First Edition was published in 1987 * Contains new information regarding steroid hormones, the role of hormones in cancer, and a comprehensive introductory chapter * Presents an overview of virtually all important hormones * Provides detailed physiological, cellular, and molecular descriptions of classical human endocrine systems * Streamlines the presentation of the First Edition, making the book easier to use and read

Hormones

Helen Henry

The Encyclopedia of Hormones is a comprehensive reference work on hormones in vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. It covers all aspects of hormones: their chemical structure and biological synthesis; the major physiological systems in which they operate; the cellular and subcellular site of their action; the nature of the signal transduction mechanisms used in the hormone's action; and the biological consequences of an excess or deficiency of the hormone. Each contributor is an expert in his or her field and has been recruited by one of 14 Associate Editors. The 300 articles that comprise this encyclopedia are arranged alphabetically. Each entry begins with a glossary of key terms that are compiled into a complete glossary for the entire work. Additionally, each entry includes 10-15 recent references to provide the reader with an entry into the scientific literature. The Encyclopedia of Hormones is sure to be a valuable reference work for students and professional researchers interested in any aspect of the control of biological systems by hormonal signals. The only source available with such comprehensive descriptions of hormones, their receptors, and their mechanisms of action Full coverage including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant hormones Includes the chemistry, synthesis, secretion, and biological actions of hormones Thorough coverage of signal transduction mechanisms as they relate to hormones Contributions from over 500 experts in the study of hormones Written to be accesssible to non-endocrinologists

Encyclopedia of Hormones

Proceedings of the Fifth Workshop on Vitamin D, Williamsburg, VA, USA, February 1982

Vitamin D, Chemical, Biochemical, and Clinical Endocrinology of Calcium Metabolism

Structural, Biological, Genetic and Clinical Aspects : Proceedings of the Eleventh Workshop on Vitamin D, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, May 27-June 1, 2000

Vitamin D Endocrine System

R. Bouillon

Jorge R. Pasqualini

Proceedings of the 12th Workshop on Vitamin D: July 6-10th, 2003, Maastricht, the Netherlands

Vitamin D

Hormones provides a comprehensive treatment of human hormones viewed in the light of modern theories of hormone action and in the context of current understanding of subcellular and cellular architecture and classical organ physiology. The book begins with discussions of the first principles of hormone action and the seven classes of steroid hormones and their chemistry, biosynthesis, and metabolism. These are followed by separate chapters that address either a classical endocrine system, e.g., hypothalamic hormones, posterior pituitary hormones, anterior pituitary hormones, ,thyroid hormones, pancreatic hormones, gastrointestinal hormones, calcium regulating hormones, adrenal corticoids, hormones of the adrenal medulla, androgens, estrogens and progestins, and pregnancy and lactation hormones; or newer domains of hormone action which are essential to a comprehensive understanding of hormone action, including prostaglandins, thymus hormones, and pineal hormones. The book concludes with a presentation of hormones of the future, i.e., cell growth factors. This book is intended for use by first-year medical students, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates in the biological sciences. It is also hoped that this book will fill the void that exists for resource materials for teaching cellular and molecular endocrinology and that it will be employed as an equal partner with most standard biochemistry textbooks to provide a comprehensive and balanced coverage of this realm of biology.

Roger Bouillon

Monique Thomasset

A Pluripotent Steroid Hormone: Structural Studies, Molecular Endocrinology and Clinical Applications. Proceedings of the Ninth Workshop on Vitamin D, Orlando, Florida, USA, May 28–June 2, 1994

Anthony W. Norman

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