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Vitamins and hormones advances in research and applications. Volume 34
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- Summary
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VITAMINS AND HORMONES V34
Details
- Creator
- edited by Paul L. Minson, Egon Diczfalusy, John Glover, Robert E. Olson
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York : Academic Press, 1976
- Series
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (259 p.)
- ISBNs
- 1281755869, 9786611755867, 008086631X, 0127098348
- OCLC
- ocn808733907
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- English
- Front Cover; Vitamins and Hormones: Advances in Research and Applications, Volume 34; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors to Volume 34; Preface; Chapter 1. The Role of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Hemato- and Other Cell-Poiesis; I. Introduction; II. Metabolism of Vitnmin B12 and Folate; III. Evidence for the "Methyltetrahydrofolate (Methyl-THF) Trap" Hypothesis; IV. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2. Vitamin E; I. Introduction; II. Nutritional Aspects; III. Metabolism; IV. Clinical Aspects; References; Chapter 3. The Biochemistry of Vitamin E in Plants; I. Introduction
- II. Biosynthesis of TocochromanolsIII. Summary; References; Chapter 4. The Role of Prolactin in Carcinogenesis; I. Introduction; II. Historical Aspects. Overview of Recent Developments; III. Anatomical and Physiological Considerations; IV. Hyperplasia of Prolactin Cells nnd Mammotropic Tumors; V. The Role of Prolactin in Development of Mammary Tumors; VI. Harderian Gland Tumors and Prolactin; VII. Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 5. Evidence for Chemical Communication in Primates; I. Introduction; II. Chemical Communication in Rhesus Monkeys
- III. Identification of Behaviorally Active Chemicals in Vaginal SecretionsIV. Volatile Fatty Acids in Different Mammalian Species; V. Factors Influencing the Volatile Fatty Acid Content and Behavioral Activity of Vaginal Secretions; VI. Source of Sex-Attractant Acids; VII. Variations in Volatile Acid Content and in Sex-Attractant Properties of Vaginal Secretions During the Menstrual Cycle; VIII. Summary; References; Chapter 6. Hormonal Regulation of Spermatogenesis; I. Introduction; II. Hormones and Hormonal Target Cells in the Testis; III. Leydig Cells; IV. Peritubular Cells
- V. Sertoli CellsVI. Germ Cells; VII. Summary; References; Chapter 7. A New Concept: Control of Early Pregnancy by Steroid Hormones Originating in the Preimplantation Embryo; I. Introduction; II. Steroid Hormones in Preimplantation Embryos (PIE'S); III. Steroidogenesis in the PIE; IV. The Function of "PIE Steroids"; V. Concluding Remarks; References; Subject Index