Advances in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 2

LeRoith, D.

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • List of Contributorsvii
  • Prefacexi
  • Chapter 1. Molecular Aspects of Prolactin and Growth Hormone Receptors1
  • Chapter 2. Molecular Aspects of Growth Hormone Action35
  • Chapter 3. Leptin59
  • Chapter 4. Cellular Mechanisms of Signal Transduction for Growth Factors83
  • Chapter 5. Tissue-Specific Expression of the Cyp19 (Aromatase) Gene99
  • Chapter 6. Molecular Aspects of Precocious Puberty121
  • Chapter 7. Two Genes–One Disease: The Molecular Basis of Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus143
  • Chapter 8. Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Carcinogenesis; The Thyroid Model169
  • Index197
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780762302925
  • ISBN-13 9780080526393
  • Author LeRoith, D.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Molecular Biology

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Volume 2 has focused on aspects of the pituitary gland both anterior (growth hormone and prolactin receptors, and GH action) and posterior (vasopressin) pituitary. In addition, thyroid cancer and steroidogenic enzymes and precocious puberty are covered. Finally, the "hot topics" include leptin and growth factor signaling.