Peptide and Protein Hormones : Structure, Regulation, Activity A Reference Manual

The book provides an up-to-date review on the most interesting features of peptide and protein hormones. It describes the medical uses of hormones and points out structure activity relationships. A particularly useful feature is the special listing of the hormones according to a network of structure similarity and regulating cascades. The main sections are:
- Gonadoliberin, Thyroliberin, Gonadotropins, Thyrotropin - Parathyroid Hormone and the Calcitonin Family
- Corticoliberin
- Proopiomelanocortin Cascade
- Blood Pressure Regulating Peptides
- Cholecystokinin and Gastrin
- Secretin Family with growth hormones, prolactin, insulin and relaxin
- Neurotensin
- Motilin
- Pancreatic Spasmolytic Peptide
Students and specialists in peptide chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy and genetics will find invaluable insights in this book.