Current Topics in Experimental Endocrinology

List of Contributors

Preface

Basic Concepts of Saturation Analysis Techniques

I. Introduction

II. Saturation Assay

III. Some Practical Aspects of Saturation Assay Procedures

IV. Conclusions

References

Steroid Hormones and the Differentiation of the Central Nervous System

I. General Introduction

II. The Androgen-sterilized Rat

III. The Possible Site of Action of Androgen

IV. The Possible Mechanism of Action of Androgen

V. Effects of Neonatal Treatment with Steroid Hormones Other Than Androgen on Subsequent Fertility

VI. Protection Against Steroid-Induced Sterility

VII. Summary and Conclusions

References

Recent Trends in the Physiology of the Posterior Pituitary

I. Introduction

II. Neurosecretion

III. Neurophysin

IV. Vasopressin

V. Oxytocin

VI. The Natriuretic Hormone

VII. Summary and Conclusions

References

Role of Thymosin and Other Thymic Factors in the Development, Maturation, and Functions of Lymphoid Tissue

I. Introduction

II. Embryonic Development and Differentiation of the Thymus Gland

III. Role of the Thymus in the Development, Maturation, and Function of the Lymphoid System

IV. Thymic Malfunction: Clinical Disorders

V. Mechanism of Action of the Thymus

VI. Concluding Comments

References

Calcitonin

I. Introduction

II. The Chemistry of Calcitonins

III. Control of Secretion of Calcitonin

IV. Therapeutic Uses of Calcitonin

References

The Long-Acting Thyroid Stimulator

I. Introduction

II. Clinical Importance of LATS

III. Chemical Nature of LATS

IV. Effects of LATS and Its Active Fragments in Relation to Actions of TSH

V. Absorption of LATS by Thyroid Extracts

References

Endocrinological Implications of Prostaglandins

I. Introduction

II. Tropic Hormone Effects

III. Neuroendocrinological Considerations

IV. Posterior Pituitary

V. Exocrine Hormone Interaction

VI. Actions on Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism

VII. Conclusions

References

Effects of Ovarian Hormones at the Subcellular Level

I. Introduction

II. Estrogens

III. Progestins

IV. Hormone-Receptor Interaction Pattern and Its Biochemical Significance

References

Author Index

Subject Index