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Steroids : Basic Science / edited by Hassan Abduljabbar.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Abduljabbar, Hassan, Editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Steroids.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (248 pages) : illustrations
- Other Title:
- Steroids
- Place of Publication:
- IntechOpen 2012
- Croatia : IntechOpen, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book explains the basic science of steroids and is targeted towards professionals engaged in health services. It should be noted that medical science evolves rapidly and some information like the understanding of steroids and their therapeutic use may change with new concepts quickly. Steroids are either naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds. They are found in plants, animals, and fungi. They mediate a very diverse set of biological responses. The most widespread steroid in the body is cholesterol, an essential component of cell membranes, and the starting point for the synthesis of other steroids. Since the science of steroids has an enormous scope, we decided to put the clinical aspects of steroids in a different book titled "Steroids-Clinical Aspects". The two books complete each other. We hope that the reader will gain valuable information from both books and enrich their knowledge about this fascinating topic.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9789535167341
- 9535167340
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