Author : George P. Chrousos
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780781714976
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (149 download)
Book Synopsis Hormone Resistance and Hypersensitivity States by : George P. Chrousos
Download or read book Hormone Resistance and Hypersensitivity States written by George P. Chrousos and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physiologic adaptations and pathologic states that result from changes of target tissue sensitivity to hormones are vital concerns in endocrinology. Part of the Modern Endocrinology Series, this text features an overview of the human hormone resistance and hypersensitivity syndromes due to pre-receptor, receptor and postreceptor abnormalities. Focuses on the pivotal study of the etiology of common conditions, such as obesity and essential hypertension, in chapters written by experts who have performed primary research in hormone action. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.