Books in the Advances in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology series

Endocrine disease-related genes have been characterized and mutations in these genes have helped explain endocrine disorders. This work talks about the advances in this field. It focuses on aspects of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis including GnRH and GH gene regulation, molecular aspects of insulin, and, insulin-like growth factors and glucagon.

Dealing with thyroid neoplasms, this book covers various topics in the area including tumor development, tumor markers and preclinical treatment for advanced cancer as well as practical approaches. It gives the general reader and specialist a foundation for what is going on in the area of thyroid neoplasms.

Looks at how transcription factors may underline the pathogenetic mechanisms of diabetes and obesity. This work applies molecular biology to transcriptional regulation of metabolism and obesity. It gives a theoretical background to understanding the strategies for potential therapeutic targets and their application to disease.