Hormones

PrefaceChapter 1 General Considerations of Hormones I. Classification of Hormones II. Receptors for Hormones III. Mechanisms of Hormone Action IV. Evolution of Hormones V. Physical Parameters of Hormone-Receptor Interactions VI. Newer Developments Impacting on the Understanding of Hormone Action VII. Summary ReferencesChapter 2 Steroid Hormones: Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Metabolism I. Introduction II. Chemistry of Steroids III. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol IV. Biosynthesis of Steroids V. Properties of Enzymes Involved in Steroid Metabolism VI. Catabolism and Excretion of Steroid Hormones ReferencesChapter 3 Hypothalamic Regulating Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 4 Posterior Pituitary Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomy, Development, and Fine Structure of the Posterior Pituitary III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Biological and Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 5 Anterior Pituitary Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Prolactin VI. Growth Hormone VII. ß-Lipotropin VIII. Thyrotropic Hormone IX. ACTH X. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 6 Thyroid Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Biological and Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 7 Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin and Glucagon I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Biological and Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 8 Gastrointestinal Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Chemistry and Biochemistry IV. Biological and Molecular Actions V. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 9 The Calcium-Regulating Hormones: Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone, Calcitonin I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Chemistry and Biochemistry IV. Biology and Physiological Significance V. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 10 Adrenal Corticoids I. Introduction II. Anatomy, Development, and Cellular Fine Structure of the Adrenal Cortex III. Chemistry and Biochemistry IV. Biological and Molecular Actions V. The Zona Reticularis and Dehydroepiandrosterone VI. The Mineralocorticoid Hormone VII. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 11 Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Chemistry IV. Hormone Action and Biochemistry V. Actions of Epinephrine VI. Enkephalins VII. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 12 Androgens I. Introduction II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships of the Male Reproductive System III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Responses IV. Physiological Relationships V. Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 13 Estrogens and Progestins I. Introduction II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships of the Female Reproductive System III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Responses IV. Physiological Relationships V. Biological and Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 14 Hormones of Pregnancy and Lactation I. Introduction II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Responses IV. Cell Biology and Molecular Actions V. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 15 Hormones of the Kidney I. Introduction II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships III. Homeostasis of Fluid, Electrolytes, and Blood Pressure IV. Kallikreins and Kinins V. Prostaglandins VI. Erythropoietin VII. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 16 Prostaglandins I. Introduction II. Chemistry III. Biochemistry IV. Biological Actions V. Leukotrienes VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 17 Thymus Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships III. Cell Biology IV. Chemistry and Biochemistry V. Biological and Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 18 Pineal Hormones I. Introduction II. Anatomy and Cell Biology III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Biological and Molecular Actions VI. Clinical Aspects ReferencesChapter 19 Cell Growth Factors I. Introduction II. Anatomical Aspects III. Chemistry IV. Biochemistry V. Clinical Aspects ReferencesAppendix A Compilation of Known Hormones in Higher Mammals and HumansAppendix B Human Blood Concentrations of Major HormonesAppendix C Clinically Relevant Endocrine DisordersAppendix D Incidences of Principal Disease DiagnosesAppendix E Summary of Nobel Prizes in Endocrinology and Related FieldsAppendix F The Genetic CodeAppendix G Amino Acid AbbreviationsAppendix H Units of Measurement in Biological SystemsIndex