Testosterone: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications / by Lee B. Smith, Rod T. Mitchell, Iain J. McEwan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Lee B., author.

Mitchell, Rod T., author.

McEwan, I. J., author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Biomedical and Life Sciences (Springer-11642)

SpringerBriefs in reproductive biology 2194-4253

SpringerBriefs in Reproductive Biology, 2194-4253

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reproductive health.

Endocrinology.

Cytology.

Reproductive Medicine.

Cell Biology.

Local Subjects:

Reproductive Medicine.

Endocrinology.

Cell Biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XI, 73 pages) : 12 illustrations, 10 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2013.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This volume provides a brief résumé of the history of testosterone research, from the early pioneers through to the most recent advances in the field. We discover how steroid hormones were first identified and how testosterone was shown to be essential for male development. Moving forward we explore how and where testosterone is produced, and how the body controls testosterone production. We then investigate the impact testosterone has on different body systems both during their development and function, and how perturbation of testosterone action is associated with disease. We complete our story with an exploration of the emerging roles of testosterone in clinical therapy, and the future potential for manipulation of the testosterone signaling system for human health benefit.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-1-4614-8978-8

9781461489788

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.