Steroid hormones and cell cycle regulation / edited by Kerry L. Burnstein.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Burnstein, Kerry L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Steroid hormones--Physiological effect.

Steroid hormones.

Steroid hormones--Receptors.

Cell cycle.

Cellular control mechanisms.

Nuclear receptors (Biochemistry).

Transcription factors.

Growth factors.

Cell Cycle--physiology.

Estrogens--physiology.

Growth Substances--physiology.

Receptors, Steroid--physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Cell Cycle--physiology.

Estrogens--physiology.

Growth Substances--physiology.

Receptors, Steroid--physiology.

Physical Description:

ix, 262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston : Kluwer Academic Pub., [2002]

Summary:

From the tissue culture dish to genetically modified mice, this volume explores the long recognized role of steroid hormones in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. Many striking effects of steroid hormones are apparent during development and neoplasia and these topics are covered extensively. Several chapters address the pharmacological uses of steroid and related hormones, their analogs and antagonists in controlling growth of endocrine cancers. This book also highlights the complex role of cross talk between steroid hormones and signals initiated at the cell surface in the regulation of cell cycle in hormone responsive tissues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1402070489

OCLC:

49422448