Hormones, Fourth Edition provides a report on the field of human hormones viewed in light of our current understanding of cellular and subcellular architecture, along with the molecular details of their modes of action. Comprehensive information about hormone action on canonical and non-canonical signaling pathways at cellular and subcellular level and effects on architecture and function of organ systems are discussed. All chapters in this new edition have been completely updated to cover advances in endocrinology research, which has expanded significantly in the last few years. Vast coverage of hormones not previously covered and newly discovered aspects of hormone action are also included.
This new fourth edition is intended to be used by advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the biological sciences. It will also provide useful background information for health professionals, clinicians and researchers in the field of endocrinology, metabolism and biochemistry.
1. Chapter 1. Hormones: an introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Steroid hormones: chemistry, biosynthesis, and metabolism - p. 29 3. Chapter 3. The hypothalamus and anterior pituitary - p. 57 4. Chapter 4. Posterior pituitary hormones - p. 91 5. Chapter 5. Thyroid hormones - p. 101 6. Chapter 6. Pancreatic hormones: insulin and glucagon - p. 123 7. Chapter 7. Gastrointestinal hormones - p. 159 8. Chapter 8. Eicosanoids - p. 195 9. Chapter 9. Calcium-regulating hormones: vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and fibroblast growth factor 23 - p. 213 10. Chapter 10. Adrenal corticoids - p. 249 11. Chapter 11. Hormones of the adrenal medulla - p. 269 12. Chapter 12. Androgens - p. 287 13. Chapter 13. Estrogens and progestins - p. 313 14. Chapter 14. Hormones of pregnancy, parturition, and lactation - p. 337 15. Chapter 15. Hormones related to the kidney and cardiovascular system - p. 361 16. Chapter 16. The pineal gland - p. 391 17. Chapter 17. Growth factors - p. 403 18. Appendix 1. Compilation of many known hormones in higher mammals and humans - p. 426 19. Appendix 2. Human blood concentrations of major hormones - p. 430 20. Appendix 3. Clinically relevant endocrine disorders - p. 434 21. Appendix 4. The genetic code - p. 437 22. Appendix 5. Amino acid abbreviations - p. 439 23. Appendix 6. Units of measurement in biological systems - p. 441 24. Index - p. 443
Hormones, Fourth Edition provides a report on the field of human hormones viewed in light of our current understanding of cellular and subcellular architecture, along with the molecular details of their modes of action. Comprehensive information about hormone action on canonical and non-canonical signaling pathways at cellular and subcellular level and effects on architecture and function of organ systems are discussed. All chapters in this new edition have been completely updated to cover advances in endocrinology research, which has expanded significantly in the last few years. Vast coverage of hormones not previously covered and newly discovered aspects of hormone action are also included.
This new fourth edition is intended to be used by advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the biological sciences. It will also provide useful background information for health professionals, clinicians and researchers in the field of endocrinology, metabolism and biochemistry.
1. Chapter 1. Hormones: an introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Steroid hormones: chemistry, biosynthesis, and metabolism - p. 29 3. Chapter 3. The hypothalamus and anterior pituitary - p. 57 4. Chapter 4. Posterior pituitary hormones - p. 91 5. Chapter 5. Thyroid hormones - p. 101 6. Chapter 6. Pancreatic hormones: insulin and glucagon - p. 123 7. Chapter 7. Gastrointestinal hormones - p. 159 8. Chapter 8. Eicosanoids - p. 195 9. Chapter 9. Calcium-regulating hormones: vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and fibroblast growth factor 23 - p. 213 10. Chapter 10. Adrenal corticoids - p. 249 11. Chapter 11. Hormones of the adrenal medulla - p. 269 12. Chapter 12. Androgens - p. 287 13. Chapter 13. Estrogens and progestins - p. 313 14. Chapter 14. Hormones of pregnancy, parturition, and lactation - p. 337 15. Chapter 15. Hormones related to the kidney and cardiovascular system - p. 361 16. Chapter 16. The pineal gland - p. 391 17. Chapter 17. Growth factors - p. 403 18. Appendix 1. Compilation of many known hormones in higher mammals and humans - p. 426 19. Appendix 2. Human blood concentrations of major hormones - p. 430 20. Appendix 3. Clinically relevant endocrine disorders - p. 434 21. Appendix 4. The genetic code - p. 437 22. Appendix 5. Amino acid abbreviations - p. 439 23. Appendix 6. Units of measurement in biological systems - p. 441 24. Index - p. 443
