Steroid Hormone Receptors in Endocrine Health and Diseases

Steroid Hormone Receptors in Endocrine Physiology and Diseases explores the role of steroid hormones in human physiology and receptor activity in disease, highlighting their therapeutic potential for various conditions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Steroid hormone receptors (SHRs) play a crucial role in human physiology and are intricately involved in the pathophysiology of various diseases. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate mechanisms of SHRs and their impact on various physiological processes. It explores the role of these receptors in regulating human development, metabolism, and reproductive functions. Furthermore, the book discusses the therapeutic potential of SHRs in treating a wide range of diseases, including cancer, aging, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. By leveraging biochemical principles, the book provides practical insights into clinical applications, such as diagnosis and treatment. This resource is invaluable for graduate and postdoctoral scientists seeking to advance their understanding of SHRs and their therapeutic applications. Additionally, medical students interested in the functional role of SHRs in endocrine-related diseases will find this book to be an essential guide.

The role of steroid hormones in human physiology and their receptor activity in the pathophysiology of disease is extensively covered in Steroid Hormone Receptors in Endocrine Physiology and Diseases. The book discusses how these receptors can be utilized as therapeutic targets for treating conditions ranging from cancer to aging, offering immediate applications of biochemical principles to clinical practices such as diagnosis and treatment. This resource is particularly valuable for graduate and postdoctoral scientists seeking to deepen their understanding of SHRs and their therapeutic applications. Additionally, medical students interested in the functional role of various steroid hormone receptors in endocrine-related diseases will find this book to be an indispensable guide.

Steroid hormone receptors (SHRs) are essential components of human physiology, playing pivotal roles in regulating various physiological processes. These receptors are also involved in the pathophysiology of numerous diseases, making them attractive therapeutic targets. In this comprehensive book, Steroid Hormone Receptors in Endocrine Physiology and Diseases explores the role of SHRs in human development, metabolism, and reproductive functions. It also delves into the therapeutic potential of SHRs in treating various diseases, including cancer, aging, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. By leveraging biochemical principles, the book provides practical insights into clinical applications, such as diagnosis and treatment. This resource is invaluable for graduate and postdoctoral scientists, as well as medical students interested in the functional role of SHRs in endocrine-related diseases.

Dimension: 229 x 151 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323911412