edited by Paul L. Minson, Egon Diczfalusy, John Glover, Robert E. Olson.
Volume Designation
Volume 34 /
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Academic Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1976.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (ix, 246 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
SERIES
Series Title
Vitamins and hormones ;
Volume Designation
34
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.