Author |
: Chawnshang Chang |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 526 |
Release |
: 2002-10-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1402071884 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781402071881 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Androgens and Androgen Receptor by : Chawnshang Chang
Download or read book Androgens and Androgen Receptor written by Chawnshang Chang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-10-31 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Androgen Receptors is the most comprehensive and up to date volume on the topic, including discussions of the basic mechanisms of androgen-androgen receptor actions, their roles in the androgen-related diseases, and their potential clinical applications. Key topics covered include: -The discovery and cloning of the androgen receptor; -Androgen receptor coregulators; -Androgen related genes and their consensus DNA response elements; -Basic mechanism of action including functional analyses, cellular localization and phosphorylation studies; -Cross-talk to other signal transduction systems; -The recent connections of androgens to women's diseases, such as osteoporosis and ovarian cancer. This book is of interest to students, basic scientists, and clinicians as both a study guide and reference of research in the androgen field. It could also be used as an advanced level text in endocrinology, urology, OBGYN, or oncology.