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Steroids : biosynthesis, functions, and health implications /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Nova Biomedical, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.,
[2012]
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| Colección: | Endocrinology research and clinical developments.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- STEROIDS; BIOSYNTHESIS, FUNCTIONSAND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS; ENDOCRINOLOGY RESEARCH AND CLINICAL DEVELOPMENTS; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Cytotoxic Steroids and Derivatives: Exploring Natural Compoundsto Develop Anticancer Drugs; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Steroids from Marine Origin; 2.1. Cytotoxic Marine Steroids; 2.2. Marine Steroids with MDR Reverse Properties; 2.3. Marine Steroids with Antiangiogenic Properties; 3. Steroidal Saponins; 4. Cardiotonic Steroids; 5. Withanolides; 6. Bile Acids; 7. Oxysterols; Conclusion; References.
- Steroid Hormones in Biologicaland Environmental Samples:Extraction and Determination TechniquesAbstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Sample Preparation; 2.1. Extraction of Liquid Sample; 2.1.1. Solid Phase Extraction; 2.1.2. Microextraction Approaches; 2.1.2.1. Sorbent Microextraction; 2.1.2.2. Liquid-Phase Microextraction; 2.2. Extraction of Solid Samples; 2.2.1. Ultrasonication-Assisted Extraction; 2.2.2. Microwave-Assisted Extraction; 2.2.3. Pressurised Liquid Extraction; 3. Analytical Methods; 3.1. Gas Chromatography; 3.2. Liquid Chromatography; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References.
- Steroid Receptors' Involvementin the Pathogenesis of the Abnormal Persistence of Ovarian Follicular CystsAbstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Steroid Hormone Receptors; 3. Steroid Hormone Receptors in the Ovary; 4. Follicular Cysts; Conclusion; References; Age at Natural Menopauseand Memory Function: Modificationby Education and Genotype; Abstract; Introduction; Methods; Participants; Procedure and Other Assessments; Statistical Analyses; Results; Discussion; References; The Evolving Role of Steroidsin Clinical Transplantation; Abstract; Introduction.
- Mechanism of ImmunosuppressiveAction of CorticosteroidsBlockade of Cytokine Gene Expression; Nonspecific Immunosuppressive Effects of Steroids; Corticosteroid Preparations in Usein Transplantation; Complications; Issues Affecting the Role of Steroidsin Immunosuppression Protocol Development; Quality of Life; Steroid Avoidance or Withdrawal; Steroids and HCV; Steroids and Primary Disease Recurrence; Steroids and Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury; Steroids in Pediatric Clinical Transplantation; Conclusion; References; The Implications of Nasal Steroids in the Treatment of Adenoidal Hypertrophy.
- AbstractIntroduction; Intranasal Steroid Treatment for Adenoids; Steroid Actions on Adenoidal Hypertrophy; Duration and Dosage of Intranasal Steroid Therapy for Adenoidal Hypertrophy; Safety of Intranasal Steroid Therapy for Adenoidal Hypertrophy; Conclusion; References; Genetic Damage and Cellular Death after Anabolic Steroids Exposure:In Vivo and In Vitro Studies; Abstract; Introduction; Material and Methods; Results; Conclusion; References; Index.