Steroids : Basic Science

Hassan Abduljabbar

ISBN 10: 9533078669 / ISBN 13: 9789533078663

Published by Intechopen, 2012

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book explains the basic science of steroids and is targeted towards professionals engaged in health services. It should be noted that medical science evolves rapidly and some information like the understanding of steroids and their therapeutic use may change with new concepts quickly. Steroids are either naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds. They are found in plants, animals, and fungi. They mediate a very diverse set of biological responses. The most widespread steroid in the body is cholesterol, an essential component of cell membranes, and the starting point for the synthesis of other steroids. Since the science of steroids has an enormous scope, we decided to put the clinical aspects of steroids in a different book titled 'Steroids-Clinical Aspects'. The two books complete each other. We hope that the reader will gain valuable information from both books and enrich their knowledge about this fascinating topic.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Steroids : Basic Science
• Publisher: Intechopen
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9533078669
• ISBN 13: 9789533078663
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 22D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 748 grams

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Synopsis

This book explains the basic science of steroids and is targeted towards professionals engaged in health services. It should be noted that medical science evolves rapidly and some information like the understanding of steroids and their therapeutic use may change with new concepts quickly. Steroids are either naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds. They are found in plants, animals, and fungi. They mediate a very diverse set of biological responses. The most widespread steroid in the body is cholesterol, an essential component of cell membranes, and the starting point for the synthesis of other steroids. Since the science of steroids has an enormous scope, we decided to put the clinical aspects of steroids in a different book titled "Steroids-Clinical Aspects". The two books complete each other. We hope that the reader will gain valuable information from both books and enrich their knowledge about this fascinating topic.