| Description |
1 online resource (2 volumes (xxx, 2082 pages)) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
v. 1. Chemistry, metabolism, and circulation -- Mechanism of action -- Mineral homeostasis -- Target organs and tissues -- Human physiology -- v. 2. Diagnosis and management -- Disorders of the Vitamin D endocrine system -- New Vitamin D analogs -- Vitamin D and cancer -- Emerging uses |
| Summary |
Vitamin D, a steroid hormone, has mainly been known for its effects on bone and osteoporosis. The current therapeutic practices expand into such markets as cancer research, pediatrics, nephrology, dermatology, immunology, and genetics. This second edition includes over 100 chapters covering everything from chemistry and metabolism to mechanisms of action, diagnosis and management, new analogs, and emerging therapies. This complete reference works is a must have resource for anyone working in endocrinology, osteology, bone biology, or cancer research |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Vitamin D.
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Endocrinology.
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Hormones.
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Vitamin D -- metabolism
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Vitamin D -- therapeutic use
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Endocrinology
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Hormones
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Vitamin D
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vitamin D |
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hormone.
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MEDICAL -- Nutrition.
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Hormones
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Endocrinology
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin-D-Gruppe
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Stoffwechsel
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Ernährungsphysiologie
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Vitaminmangelkrankheit
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Vitamina d.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Feldman, David, 1939-
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Pike, J. Wesley.
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Adams, John S. (Physician)
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| ISBN |
9780123819796 |
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0123819792 |
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