Steroid–Cell Interactions
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Steroid–Cell Interactions

  1. 458 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Steroid–Cell Interactions

About this book

Steroid–Cell Interactions describes the processes involved in the intracellular binding of steroids (and related compounds) in mammalian cells. Serum binding proteins and steroid-immunoglobulin interaction are also discussed, along with the relationship of these binding processes to the biological action of the steroid. This book consists of 10 chapters and begins by presenting an elementary account of the factors contributing to the interaction between a steroid hormone and another molecule. The discussion then turns to the three types of methods used to study the interaction between steroids and tissue receptors: cell fractionation, autoradiography, and the separation of specifically and non-specifically bound steroids. The next chapter deals with the metabolism of steroid hormones in relation to their binding and mechanism of action, focusing on testosterone and progesterone. The reader is also introduced to the intracellular binding of androgens, glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and estrogens and to how binding is related to biological activity. The final chapter reviews the clinical and immunological data relevant to steroid-protein binding. This text will be of interest to students and practitioners of biology, biochemistry, and physiology.

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Yes, you can access Steroid–Cell Interactions by R. J. B. King,W. I. P. Mainwaring in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Biochemistry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Steroid - Cell Interactions
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1. Physico-Chemical Considerations of Steroid-Receptor Interactions
  8. Chapter 2. Methods Used to Study Steroid-Tissue Receptor Interaction
  9. Chapter 3. The Importance of the Metabolism of Steroid Hormones Relative to their Binding and Mechanism of Action
  10. Chapter 4. Androgens and particularly, a Metabolite of Testosterone, 5a-Dihydrotestosterone
  11. Chapter 5. Glucocorticoids
  12. Chapter 6. Mineralocorticoids
  13. Chapter 7. Oestrogens
  14. Chapter 8. Progesterone
  15. Chapter 9. Relationship of Binding to Biological Activity
  16. Chapter 10. Clinical and Immunological Aspects of Steroid-Binding
  17. Appendix 1. Chemical and Trivial Names of Steroids
  18. Appendix 2. Structure of synthetic Compound
  19. Appendix 3. An Up-to-Date Summary of Current Literature
  20. Index