Note: Front Cover -- Hormones -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Cover -- Front Cover Image -- Back Cover Image -- 1 Hormones: An Introduction -- I. Overview of Hormones -- A. Introduction -- B. Review of Animal Cell Structure -- C. Hormones and Their Communication Systems -- D. Biosynthesis of Peptide and Protein Hormones -- E. Regulation of Hormone Synthesis, Secretion, and Serum Levels -- II. Hormone Receptors -- A. Introduction -- B. Membrane Receptors -- C. The Nuclear Receptor Family -- D. Measurement of Hormone-Receptor Interactions -- III. Mechanisms of Hormone Action -- A. Cell Signaling by Membrane Receptors -- B. Regulation of Gene Transcription by Steroid Hormones -- C. Membrane-Initiated Actions by Steroid Hormones -- IV. Clinical Aspects -- Further Reading -- 2 Steroid Hormones: Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Metabolism -- I. Introduction -- A. General Comments -- B. Historical Perspective -- C. Radioactive Steroids -- D. Molecular Biology Contributions -- II. Chemistry of Steroids -- A. Basic Ring Structure -- B. Classes of Steroids -- C. Structural Modification -- D. Asymmetric Carbons -- E. Conformational Flexibility of Steroids -- F. Other Steroid Structures -- III. Biosynthesis of Steroids -- A. Introduction -- B. Properties Steroidogenic Enzymes -- C. Biosynthesis of Pregnenolone and Progestins -- D. Biosynthesis of Adrenal Cortex Mineralocorticoids, Glucocorticoids, and Some Androgens -- E. Biosynthesis of Androgens -- F. Biosynthesis of Progesterone and Estrogens -- G. Biosynthesis of Vitamin D Metabolites -- H. Biosynthesis of Bile Acids -- IV. Serum Binding Proteins for Steroid Hormones -- A. Introduction -- B. Serum Binding Proteins for Steroid Hormones -- Further Reading -- 3 The Hypothalamus and Anterior Pituitary -- I. Introduction -- A. Overview and CNS Control of the Hypothalamus. , B. Hypothalamic Control of the Pituitary Gland -- C. Pituitary Control of Distal Endocrine Glands -- D. Neuroendocrine Axis Feedback -- II. Anatomical Relationships -- A. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Anatomy -- B. Hypothalamic Neural Connections -- C. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Circulatory System -- III. Structure, Synthesis, Secretion, and Target Cells of the Hypothalamic Releasing Hormones -- A. Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone -- B. Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone -- C. Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone -- D. Hypothalamic Control of Growth Hormone Secretion -- E. Hypothalamic Control of Prolactin Secretion -- IV. Chemistry of the Anterior Pituitary Hormones -- A. Glycoprotein Hormones -- B. Growth Hormone -- C. Prolactin -- D. POMC Derivatives: ACTH, α-MSH, β-Lipotropin, Endorphin -- V. Regulation and Biological Actions of Growth Hormone and Prolactin -- A. Growth Hormone -- B. Prolactin -- VI. The Hypothalamus and Appetite Regulation -- VII. Clinical Aspects -- A. Hypothalamus -- B. Pituitary -- Further Reading -- 4 Posterior Pituitary Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomy of the Posterior Pituitary -- III. Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Secretion of the Posterior Pituitary Hormones -- A. Structures of Oxytocin and Vasopressin -- B. Synthesis and Secretion of Vasopressin and Oxytocin -- IV. Biological Actions of Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) -- A. AVP Receptors -- B. AVP Regulation of Water Handling -- C. Cardiovascular Effects of AVP -- D. Effects of AVP on Glucose Homeostasis -- E. Effects of AVP on ACTH Secretion -- F. AVP and the Brain -- V. Biological Actions of Oxytocin -- A. The Oxytocin Receptor -- B. Oxytocin and Parturition -- C. Oxytocin and Lactation -- D. Oxytocin and the Brain -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- A. Oxytocin -- B. Diabetes Insipidus -- Further Reading -- 5 Thyroid Hormones -- I. Introduction -- A. The Thyroid Gland and Its Hormones. , B. Iodine Metabolism -- II. Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland -- III. Chemistry of the Thyroid Hormones -- IV. Synthesis and Secretion of Thyroid Hormones -- A. The Thyroid Epithelial Cell -- B. Thyroglobulin -- C. Iodide Uptake: The Na+/I− Symporter -- D. Thyroid Peroxidase and DUOX: Tyrosine Iodination and Coupling -- E. Thyroglobulin Storage, Endocytosis, and Breakdown -- F. Secretion of T4 and T3 and Recycling of I− -- G. Transport and Metabolism of Thyroid Hormones -- H. Antithyroid Drugs -- V. Regulation of Thyroid Hormone Secretion -- A. The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis -- B. Autoregulation -- C. Effects of TSH on the Thyroid Epithelial Cell -- VI. Biological Actions of T3 -- A. Thyroid Hormone Receptor -- B. Membrane Mediated Actions of Thyroid Hormone -- C. Basal Metabolic Rate and Thermogenesis -- D. Metabolic Actions -- E. Neurodevelopment -- VII. Clinical Aspects -- A. Clinical Features of Hyper- and Hypothyroidism -- B. Hyperthyroidism: Etiology and Treatment -- C. Hypothyroidism: Etiology and Treatment -- Further Reading -- 6 Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin and Glucagon -- I. Introduction -- A. Background Information -- B. Regulation of Blood Glucose -- C. Nutritional and Metabolic Interrelationships -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- A. Anatomy of the Hepatopancreatic Complex -- III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Activities of the Pancreatic Hormones -- A. Insulin -- B. Glucagon and Glucagon-like Peptides -- C. Insulin and Glucagon Collaborations -- D. Leptin -- E. Other Pancreatic Hormones -- IV. Clinical Aspects -- A. Diabetes Mellitus -- Further Reading -- 7 Gastrointestinal Hormones -- I. Introduction -- A. Background -- B. Resume of the Gastrointestinal Hormones -- C. Problems of Food Processing and Digestion -- II. Anatomical and Physiological Relationships. , A. Gastroenteropancreatic System -- B. Stomach -- C. Small Intestine and Colon -- D. Hormone-Secreting Cells: Their Distribution in the Gastroenteropancreatic Complex -- E. Pancreatic, Biliary, and Intestinal Secretions -- F. Coordination of Gastroenteropancreatic Hormone Release -- G. Motor Functions of the Intestinal Tract -- H. Brain-Gut Axis -- III. Biochemical Properties and Molecular Actions -- A. General Relationships -- B. Cholecystokinin/Gastrin Family -- C. Secretin Family: Secretin, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide -- D. Pancreatic Polypeptide Family: Peptide YY and Neuropeptide Y -- E. Bombesin and Related Peptides: Gastrin Releasing Peptide and Neuromedin C -- F. Tachykinin Family: Substance P and Neurokinins A and B -- G. Neurotensin -- H. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Family: Amylin -- I. Enteroglucagon and Oxyntomodulin -- J. Motilin -- K. Somatostatin -- L. Gastric Acid Secretion -- M. Ghrelin, Leptin, and Energy Use -- IV. Clinical Aspects -- A. Peptic Ulcer Disease -- B. Carcinoid Syndrome -- C. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome -- Further Reading -- 8 Eicosanoids -- I. Introduction -- II. Structure and Nomenclature of Eicosanoids -- III. Synthesis and Inactivation of Eicosanoids -- A. Overview of Eicosanoid Synthesis -- B. Phospholipase A2 -- C. Prostaglandin H Synthase/Cyclooxygenase -- D. Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors -- E. Lipoxygenase -- F. Transport and Inactivation of Prostanoids -- IV. Eicosanoid Receptors and Signaling -- V. Examples of Biological Actions of Prostaglandins -- A. Prostacyclin and Thromboxane in the Vasculature -- B. Prostaglandins in the Kidney -- C. Prostaglandins and Pain Perception -- D. Prostaglandins in Reproduction -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- A. Prostaglandins and Cancer -- B. Leukotrienes in Human Disease -- Further Reading. , 9 Calcium-Regulating Hormones: Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone, Calcitonin, and Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 -- I. Introduction -- A. Background Information -- B. Calcium and Phosphorus Homeostasis -- II. Anatomical and Physiological Relationships -- A. Intestine -- B. Bone -- C. Kidney -- D. Parathyroid Gland -- E. Calcitonin-Secreting Cells -- III. Chemistry and Biochemistry -- A. Vitamin D and 1α,25(OH)2D3 -- B. Parathyroid Hormone -- C. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein -- D. Calcitonin -- E. Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 -- IV. Biology and Molecular Actions -- A. Parathyroid Hormone Receptor and Biological Actions -- B. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein Receptor and Biological Actions -- C. Calcitonin Receptor and Biological Actions -- D. Vitamin D Receptor and Biological Actions -- E. Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 -- F. Integrated Actions of 1α,25(OH)2D3, PTH, Calcitonin, and FGF23 on Bone Remodeling and Calcium Homeostasis -- V. Clinical Aspects -- A. Vitamin D Nutrition -- B. Osteoporosis -- C. Tuberculosis -- D. Parathyroid Hormone -- E. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein -- F. Calcitonin -- G. FGF23 -- Further Reading -- 10 Adrenal Corticoids -- I. Introduction -- A. Background -- B. Glucocorticoids -- C. Mineralocorticoids -- II. Anatomy -- A. Adrenal Cortex -- B. Liver -- III. Biochemistry and Biosynthesis of Adrenal Steroids and Testosterone Steroids -- IV. Biological and Molecular Actions of Glucocorticoids -- A. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis -- B. Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone -- C. Transport of Glucocorticoids in the Blood (CBG) -- D. ACTH Modes of Action -- E. Glucocorticoids and Stress -- F. Immunosuppression and Apoptosis Induced by Glucocorticoids -- G. Feedback Effects of Glucocorticoids -- H. Glucocorticoid Receptor -- I. Dehydroepiandrosterone and Zona Reticularis -- V. Clinical Aspects -- A. Cushing's Disease. , B. Addison's Disease.

Note: Front Cover -- Hormones -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1. General Considerations of Hormones -- I. CLASSIFICATION OF HORMONES -- II. RECEPTORS FOR HORMONES -- III. MECHANISMS OF HORMONE ACTION -- IV. EVOLUTION OF HORMONES -- V. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF HORMONE-RECEPTOR INTERACTIONS -- V. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF HORMONE-RECEPTOR INTERACTIONS -- VI. NEWER DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING ON THE UNDERSTANDING OF HORMONE ACTION -- VII. SUMMARY -- References -- Chapter 2. Steroid Hormones: Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Metabolism -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. CHEMISTRY OF STEROIDS -- III. BIOSYNTHESIS OF CHOLESTEROL -- IV. BIOSYNTHESIS OF STEROIDS -- V. PROPERTIES OF ENZYMES INVOLVED IN STEROID METABOLISM -- VI. CATABOLISM AND EXCRETION OF STEROID HORMONES -- References -- Chapter 3. Hypothalamic Regulating Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 4. Posterior Pituitary Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMY, DEVELOPMENT, AND FINE STRUCTURE OF THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 5. Anterior Pituitary Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. PROLACTIN -- VI. GROWTH HORMONE -- VII. β-LIPOTROPIN -- VIII. THYROTROP1C HORMONE -- IX. ACTH -- X. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 6. Thyroid Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 7. Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin and Glucagon -- I. INTRODUCTION. , II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 8. Gastrointestinal Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- V. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 9. The Calcium-Regulating Hormones: Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone, Calcitonin -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- V. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 10. Adrenal Corticoids -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMY, DEVELOPMENT, AND CELLULAR FINE STRUCTURE OF THE ADRENAL CORTEX -- III. CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- V. THE ZONA RETICULARIS AND DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE -- VI. THE MINERALOCORTICOID HORMONE -- VII. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 11. Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. HORMONE ACTION AND BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. ACTIONS OF EPINEPHRINE -- VI. ENKEPHALINS -- VII. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 12. Androgens -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM -- III. CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGICAL RESPONSES -- IV. PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- V. MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 13. Estrogens and Progestins -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM -- III. CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGICAL RESPONSES -- IV. PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- V. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS. , VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 14. Hormones of Pregnancy and Lactation -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGICAL RESPONSES -- IV. CELL BIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- V. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 15. Hormones of the Kidney -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIP -- III. HOMEOSTASIS OF FLUID, ELECTROLYTES, AND BLOOD PRESSURE -- IV. KALLIKREINS AND KININS -- V. PROSTAGLANDINS -- VI. ERYTHROPOIETIN -- VII. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 16. Prostaglandins -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. CHEMISTRY -- III. BIOCHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOLOGICAL ACTIONS -- V. LEUKOTRIENES -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 17. Thymus Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS -- III. CELL BIOLOGY -- IV. CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 18. Pineal Hormones -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMY AND CELL BIOLOGY -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTRY -- V. BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ACTIONS -- VI. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Chapter 19. Cell Growth Factors -- I. INTRODUCTION -- II. ANATOMICAL ASPECTS -- III. CHEMISTRY -- IV. BIOCHEMISTR -- V. CLINICAL ASPECTS -- References -- Appendix A: Compilation of Known Hormones in Higher Mammals and Humans -- Appendix B: Human Blood Concentrations of Major Hormones -- Appendix C: Clinically Relevant Endocrine Disorders -- Appendix D: Incidences of Principal Disease Diagnoses -- Appendix E: Summary of Nobel Prizes in Endocrinology and Related Fields -- Appendix F: The Genetic Code -- Appendix G: Amino Acid Abbreviations -- Appendix H: Units of Measurement in Biological Systems -- Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Hormones -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Chapter 1. General Considerations of Hormones -- I. Overview of Hormones, Receptors, and Endocrinology -- II. Biosynthesis of Hormones -- III. Hormone Receptors -- IV. Mechanism of Hormonal Action -- V. Summary -- Chapter 2. Steroid Hormones: Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Metabolism -- I. Introduction -- II. Chemistry of Steroids -- II. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol -- IV. Biosynthesis of Steroids -- V. Properties of Enzymes Involved in Steroid Metabolism -- VI. Plasma Transport, Catabolism, and Excretion of Steroid Hormones -- Chapter 3. Hypothalamic Releasing Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Chemistry -- IV. Biochemistry -- V. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 4. Posterior Pituitary Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomy and Development of the Posterior Pituitary -- III. Chemistry -- IV. Biochemistry -- V. Biological and Molecular Actions -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 5. Anterior Pituitary Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Chemistry -- IV. Biochemistry -- V. Prolactin -- VI. Growth Hormone -- VII. B-Lipotropin -- VIII. Thyrotropic Hormone -- IX. ACTH -- X. Gonadotropic Hormones LH and FSH -- XI. ACTH Receptor -- XII. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 6. Thyroid Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships -- III. Chemistry -- IV. Biochemistry -- V. Biological and Molecular Actions -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 7. Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin and Glucagon -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Chemistry -- IV. Biochemistry -- V. Biological and Molecular Actions -- VI. Clinical Aspects. , Chapter 8. Gastrointestinal Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Chemistry and Biochemistry -- IV. Biological and Molecular Actions -- V. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 9. Calcium-Regulating Hormones: Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone, and Calcitonin -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Chemistry and Biochemistry -- IV. Biology and Physiological Significance -- V. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 10. Adrenal Corticoids -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomy, Development, and Cellular Fine Structure of the Adrenal Cortex -- III. Chemistry and Biochemistry -- IV. Biological and Molecular Actions -- V. Glucocorticoid Receptor -- VI. Zona Reticularis and Dehydroepiandrosterone -- VII. Mineralocorticoid Hormone -- VIII. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 11. Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Chemistry -- IV. Hormone Action and Biochemistry -- V. Actions of Epinephrine -- VI. Enkephalins -- VII. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 12. Androgens -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships of the Male Reproductive System -- III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Responses -- IV. Physiological Relationships -- V. Molecular Actions -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 13. Estrogens and Progestins -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships of the Female Reproductive System -- III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Responses -- IV. Physiological Relationships -- V. Biological and Molecular Actions -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 14. Hormones of Pregnancy and Lactation -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships -- III. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Responses. , IV. Cell Biology and Molecular Actions -- V. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 15. Hormones Related to the Kidney and Cardiovascular System -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical, Morphological, and Physiological Relationships -- III. Homeostasis of Fluid, Electrolytes, and Blood Pressure -- IV. Hormones and Blood Cell Production -- V. Hormones and Inflammation -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 16. Prostaglandins -- I. Introduction -- II. Chemistry -- III. Biochemistry -- IV. Biological Actions -- V. Leukotrienes (LTs) -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 17. Thymus Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Anatomical and Morphological Relationships -- III. Cell Biology -- IV. Chemistry and Biochemistry -- V. Biological and Molecular Actions -- VI. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 18. Pineal Hormones -- I. Introduction -- II. Development -- III. Anatomy and Cell Biology -- IV. Chemistry -- V. Biochemistry -- VI. Biological and Molecular Actions -- VII. Clinical Aspects -- Chapter 19. Cell Growth Factors -- I. Growth Factor Signal Transduction -- II. Growth Hormone (GH) and Somatomedins (IGFs) -- III. Interaction of IGFs with Receptors -- IV. Signal Transduction of Receptors for GH, IGFs, and Insulin -- V. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Family -- VI. Transforming Growth Factor-B (TGF-B) Family -- VII. Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) -- VIII. Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) -- IX. Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) -- X. Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF, Scatter Factor) -- Chapter 20. Hormones and Cancer -- I. Introduction -- II. Relation of Some Hormones to Carcinogens and Development of Cancer from Inappropriate Hormonal Treatment -- III. Hormone-Related Treatment of Cancer -- IV. Hormone Receptor Status of Breast Cancers -- V. Ectopic Production of Hormones by Tumor Cells -- VI. Oncogenes and Hormonal Functions -- VII. Conclusion. , Appendix A. Compilation of Most Known Hormones in Higher Mammals and Humans -- Appendix B. Human Blood Concentrations of Major Hormones -- Appendix C. Clinically Relevant Endocrine Disorders -- Appendix D. The Genetic Code -- Appendix E. Amino Acid Abbreviations -- Appendix F. Units of Measurement in Biological Systems -- Index.