Dictionary of Endocrinology and Related Biomedical Sciences [Hardcover]

Constance R. Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 29, 1995

The only reference of its kind, the Dictionary of Endocrinology and Related Biomedical Sciences provides over 14,000 total entries. Comprehensive descriptions of more than 200 hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, and related regulators include information on the chemical structures and the pathways for their biosynthesis, sequestration, release, and degradation, as well as on physiological functions, mechanisms of action, receptor subtypes, response elements, agonists and antagonists, feedback controls, diseases resulting from dysfunctions, and the actions and side-effects of therapeutic agents. Additional citations relate to genes involved in or affecting the functions, associated metabolic pathways, species and age-related changes in responses, and procedures for investigating the regulators With information drawn from the most up-to-date sources, the dictionary not only emphasizes human endocrinology but offers observations of other vertebrates, invertebrates, unicellular eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and non-living in vitro systems. It will be welcomed by students and researchers in animal physiology, cell physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, embryology, immunology, genetics, and behavioral psychology.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Martin has created a unique and useful reference source for endocrinologists, clinicians, and biomedical researchers. Her dictionary draws together concepts from a variety of fields such as endocrine physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and genetics. Rapidly changing terminology in medicine and related biological sciences makes this reference best suited for working specialists. Recommended for medical and research collections."--Choice

"This is a highly useful, if not actually essential, book for endocrinologists... One of the most useful features of the book is that it contains definitions and descriptions of properties of the myriad organic chemicals that are now used as agonists, inhibitors, or regulators of physiological processes at all levels, molecular, cellular, etc.... (illustrated) lavishly with structural formulae for these chemicals. The talents, industry,and erudition of the single author of this dictionary must be admired and complimented."--General and Comparative Endocrinology

About the Author

Constance R. Martin is at Hunter College and Graduate Center, City University of New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 792 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1st ed edition (June 29, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195060334
• ISBN-13: 978-0195060331
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,484,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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