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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HORMONES, THREE-VOLUME SET
Encyclopedia of Hormones, Three-Volume Set
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Helen Henry, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.
Anthony Norman, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.

Description
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.

Audience
Endocrinologists, biochemists, toxicologists, and plant pathologists

Contents
Apoptosis Calcium Signaling Cancer Cells and Progrowth/Prosurvival Signaling Activin Receptor Signaling Cytokines and Anterior Pituitary Function Eating Disorders Fetal-Placental Unit Hormone Production Gastrointestinal Hormone (GI) Regulated Signal Transduction Extracellular Matrix and Follicle Development Growth Hormone (GH) Hypoglycemia in Diabetes Insulin Gene Regulation Interleukin (IL)-1 Juvenile Hormone Production: Role of Neuropeptides Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF) Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Neuroactive Steroids Neuropeptide Y (NPY) Parathyroid Hormone Sex Hormones and the Immune System Stem Cell Factor Stress and Reproduction Thyroid and Reproduction Type-1 Diabetes Vasopressin (AVP) Vitamin D Deficiency, Rickets and Osteomalacia Wnt Protein Family

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: Encyclopedia of Hormones, Three-Volume Set


Bibliographic & ordering Information
- Encyclopedia of Hormones, Three-Volume Set
Hardbound, 2154 pages, publication date: MAY-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-341103-7
ISBN-10: 0-12-341103-3
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
Price:
GBP 355.80
EUR 393
USD 985
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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