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Encyclopedia of Hormones. 3 Vols. Set

848.12
805.71
The Encyclopedia of Hormones is a comprehensive reference work of 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 chapter 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.

Key Features
The only source available with such comprehensive descriptions of hormones, their receptors, and their mechanisms of action
Full coverage including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant hormones
Includes the chemistry, synthesis, secretion, and biological actions of hormones
Thorough coverage of signal transduction mechanisms as they relate to hormones
Contributions from over 500 experts in the study of hormones
Written to be accesssible to non-endocrinologists
Autores
Materias
ISBN
978-0-12-341103-7
EAN
9780123411037
Editor
Academic Press Ltd.
Stock
NO
Idioma
Inglés
Nivel
Profesional
Formato
Encuadernado
Tapa Dura
Páginas
2750
Largo
-
Ancho
-
Peso
2500
Edición
Fecha de edición
01-04-2003
Año de edición
2003
Nº de ediciones
1
Colección
-
Nº de colección
-