Principles of endocrinology and hormone action
Antonino Belfiore (Editor), Derek LeRoith (Editor)
This volume provides comprehensive coverage of the current knowledge of the physiology of the endocrine system and hormone synthesis and release, transport, and action at the molecular and cellular levels. It presents essential as well as in-depth information of value to both medical students and specialists in Endocrinology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. Although it is well established that the endocrine system regulates essential functions involved in growth, reproduction, and homeostasis, it is increasingly being recognized that this complex regulatory system comprises not only hormones secreted by the classic endocrine glands but also hormones and regulatory factors produced by many organs, and involves extensive crosstalk with the neural and immune system. At the same time, our knowledge of the molecular basis of hormone action has greatly improved. Understanding this complexity of endocrine physiology is crucial to prevent endocrine disorders, to improve the sensitivity of our diagnostic tools, and to provide the rationale for pharmacological, immunological, or genetic interventions. It is such understanding that this book is designed to foster
1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
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The endocrine system
Crosstalks between the endocrine, nervous and immune systems
Hormone synthesis, secretion and transport
Hormone receptors and signal transduction processes
Mechanisms of control and termination of the hormonal action
The classical endocrine system and endocrine glands
The hypothalamus? pituitary axis
The posterior pituitary
The thyroid
The parathyroids
The adrenal glands
The endocrine pancreas
The testis
The ovary
Non-classical endocrine organs
Hormone measurement and testing of endocrine function
The endocrine regulation of energy and body weight
The endocrine regulation of blood pressure
The endocrine control of prenatal and neonatal growth
Endocrinology of puberty
The endocrine control of pregnancy
Hormones and aging
Principles of endocrine diseases
Genetics and endocrine function
Hormones and cancer
Includes index
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