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Laron Syndrome - From Man to Mouse

Lessons from Clinical and Experimental Experience

Zvi Laron, J. Kopchick (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

XIV, 531 Seiten

2010 | 2011
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-11182-2 (ISBN)

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Laron Syndrome covers the relationship between GH and IGFI and their phenotypic effects. These effects can generally be separated into growth and metabolic defects. In this unique book, the authors illustrate and demonstrate the interesting results of the short and long-term effects of the mutation and give valuable treatment advice. This book is a helpful resource for pediatricians, endocrinologists and internists as well as researcher in the field of genetics and biology.

From the Contents: Part I - Laron Syndrome in Man.- Clinical Aspects.- History of the Israeli Cohort of Laron Syndrome Patients.- Early Investigations.- Clinical Evidence of Growth Hormone Resistance in Patients with Laron Syndrome.- Diagnosis of Laron Syndrome.- Genetic Aspects.- Clinical Evaluation.- Perinatal Evaluation.- Perinatal Development in Laron Syndrome.- Linear Growth Pattern of Untreated Laron Syndrome Patients.- Head Shape, Size and Growth of Untreated Patients with Laron Syndrome.- Sexual Development in Patients with Laron Syndrome.- etc.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	16.12.2010
Zusatzinfo	XIV, 531 p.
Verlagsort	Berlin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	193 x 260 mm
Gewicht	1460 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
Schlagworte	Effects on Aging • Endokrinologie • GH inactivity • GH insensitivity • GH receptor gene disruption • GH resistance • IGF-treatment • Laron Syndrome • Metabolic Effects
ISBN-10	3-642-11182-3 / 3642111823
ISBN-13	978-3-642-11182-2 / 9783642111822
Zustand	Neuware