This volume of Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science focuses on the growth hormone in health and disease. Contributions from leading authorities Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field INDICE: Ghrelin actions on somatotropic and gonadotropic function in humansEzio GhigoDeconstructing the GH receptorJohn KopchickSex steroid regulation of the GH systemKen HoGlucocorticoids and GH functioningGudmundur JohanssonRegulation of GH by the splanchnic areaLuisa M. SeoaneManaging acromegaly with GH-receptor antagonistsAJ van der LelyTreating acromegaly with somatostatin-receptor agonistsAnnamaria S. ColaoThe modern-current criteria of managing acromegalyAndrea GiustinaGenetic predictors of response to different medical therapies in acromegalyMonica MarazuelaThe diagnosis of GH deficiency in manVera PopovicGH and the boneAnne Klibanski and Nicholas A. Tritos Biochemical diagnosis and targets in acromegalyDavid KleinbergTreatment of acromegaly by manipulation of the dopaminergic-receptorPhilippe ChansonSurgical approach in acromegalic patientsMichael BuchfelderThe burden of GH deficiency and excess in childrenHugo L. FideleffGH and pituitary hormones alterations after traumatic brain injuryFahrettin Kelestimur
- ISBN: 978-0-12-804827-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés