Download or read book Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators written by Andrea Manni and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-01-18 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experimental and clinical researchers from a wide range of disciplines present a wealth of fresh scientific information on the biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical activity of SERMs. The basic science chapters of the book focus-with an eye to the development of the ideal SERM-on the complex mechanisms of estrogen action, including ligand-dependent conformational changes in alpha and beta, and the recruitment of co-activators and co-repressors which modulate the estrogen receptor transcriptional activity and contribute to its crosstalk with growth factor signaling. The clinical presentation reviews the data accumulated on currently available SERMs, primarily tamoxifen and raloxifene, in cancer treatment and prevention, as well as their effects on the reproductive, vascular, skeletal, and central nervous systems. A tentative approach to menopause-related health issues is also provided for women with and without a previous diagnosis of localized breast cancer.
Download or read book Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators SERMs written by Marietta Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines basic and clinical findings on the role played by the oestrogen receptor (ER) and its modulation in multiple physiologic systems. The authors examine the potential of selective modification of ER actions for preventing chronic diseases and promoting healthy ageing. Research gaps and potential agendas for NIH research of ER action are identified, and related intervention strategies to extend the beneficial clinical outcomes are explored.
Download or read book Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators written by Antonio Cano and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-09-22 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing awareness on the varied consequences of hypogonadism in distinct organs and systems has supported the notion of estrogens as systemic agents. This observation is congruent with the variety of tissues affected by - trogens when used in hormone therapy formulations on hypogonadic women. Apart from the genital tract and the breast, recognized as traditional targets for estrogens, the skeleton, the vascular tree, or the central nervous system, are good examples of territories that have demonstrated sensitivity to estrogens. This evidence has created great interest, as shown by the great amount of lit- ature that has been produced on the bene?ts and risks associated with the use of estrogens. In parallel to the clinical interest, basic research has improved our kno- edge on the complexities involved in estrogen action at the molecular level. Together with effects mediated through speci?c receptors, a concept that has been the mainstay of the interpretation of estrogen action for years, there is enough evidence to hold the notion of receptor-independent effects. The substantial advances in modern technology applied to research have helped in enlightening the particulars of this versatile action of estrogens. This more detailed knowledge on the sophisticated mechanism of action of estrogens has nourished the emergence of multiple hypotheses speculating with the p- sibility of manipulating estrogen action. The notion that a widely extended regulatory system of cell function, as it is the estrogen receptor machinery, might be modulated at wish has arisen as an attractive, although still elusive postulate.
Download or read book Estrogen Action Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators and Women s Health written by V. Craig Jordan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents the evolution of the authors' ideas about estrogen action and its modulation by a new group of drugs called SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators). The pioneering SERMs OCo tamoxifen and raloxifene OCo are known to have saved the lives of millions of women around the world and improved the health of millions more. Estrogen is the central hormone of women's health and reproduction. The book is a journey through 40 years of discovery and success in advancing women's health, with the prospect of improved innovation through medicinal chemistry for the future.
Download or read book Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Advances in Research and Application 2011 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators in a compact format. The editors have built Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Download or read book Bioactive Natural Products written by Goutam Brahmachari and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ein multidisziplinärer Überblick über die aktuellen Themen und Zukunftstrends in der Erforschung von Naturstoffen mit Schwerpunkt auf pharmazeutischen und medizinischen Anwendungen.
Download or read book Novel Strategies for the Identification and Characterization of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators SERMs written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estrogens promote growth of certain breast endometrial cancers. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), ligands that block the activity of estrogen in only selective tissues, allow to control the growth of these cancers while avoiding the many unwanted side effects associated with the use of antiestrogens. The goal of our work is to identify the mechanisms that control the activity of SERMs and to develop efficient high-throughput strategies for the identification of novel SERMs. SERMs exert their activities by binding to the two estrogen receptors, Era and ERb. Ligand binding changes the position of a-helix 12 (H12) in the ER ligand-binding domain and regulates the interaction of ERs with cellular coactivators and corepressors. Previously, we identified that the F-domain, a receptor-specific domain that follows H12, contributes to coactivator binding and specificity of Era but not ERb. We have continued these studies by analyzing the role of the F-domain in SERM-and corepressor binding and in modulating the transcriptional response to hormone. Moreover, we have identified and optimized a strategy to introduce fluorescence labels into H12 or the F-domain. These fluorescent receptors will allow us to monitor the dynamics and structural reorganization of ER upon SERM binding.
Download or read book Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators SERMs written by Donato Agnusdei and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-03-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are now recognised as a valuable method of maintaining the health of postmenopausal women. Aimed at the non-specialist, the book initially discusses the epidemiology of the menopause and the mechanism of action of oestrogen before concentrating specifically on the effect of SERMs, their safety profile and their role in clinical practice.
Download or read book Cutaneous Wound Healing written by Vincent Falanga and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-08-23 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gene therapy, bioengineered skin, and other methods in advanced biology are revolutionizing the treatment of wounds. Written by experts in research and clinical practice, Cutaneous Wound Healing examines the current knowledge and emerging treatment methods. This volume explains the normal molecular and cellular functions that occur when a wound heals, as well as dysfunctional events, such as a chronic wound or an ulcer. Such dysfunctions signal an imbalance in the body, explained here along with possible treatments. The book's mini-atlas is an indispensable reference tool. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and general practitioners can benefit from this text.
Download or read book Postmenopausal Diseases and Disorders written by Faustino R. Pérez-López and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supported by the latest scientific data, this book serves as a guide to the clinical assessment of women’s health during the second half of life (post-reproductive years), including approaches to the management of the most frequent age-related diseases and disorders and the most recent advances in treatment. In addition, it discusses preventive aspects of healthcare in post-reproductive women, identifying lifestyle measures to enhance healthy aging. By highlighting research gaps, it promotes the development of quick and easy-to-use assessment tools and predictive markers of age-related co-morbidities. As such, the book is a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians alike.
Download or read book Osteoporosis written by Benjamin Z. Leder and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated, and utilizing the most current evidence and practice guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis, this comprehensive third edition discusses the basic aspects of bone metabolism, the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, current diagnostic techniques and medical treatment strategies. Osteoporosis is a common disorder that is prevalent in over 20 million Americans over the age of 60. One and a half million osteoporotic fractures occur in the United States every year, including 300,000 hip fractures. Mortality rates after hip fracture approach 25%, with another 50% of patients experiencing a major decrease in their prior level of independence and quality of life. Despite the wide prevalence and severe consequences of osteoporosis, it remains a disorder that is severely under-diagnosed and treated. In this context, specialists and primary care physicians alike are having increasing difficulty keeping up with the rapid changes to the field and incorporating these advances to clinical care. In the years since the last edition of this book was published, the osteoporosis field has changed drastically. In addition to revising and updating existing chapters and removing a few that are no longer as relevant, new chapters discuss an advanced understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the disorder, the introduction of new diagnostic imaging techniques, a more nuanced appreciation of the risks and benefits of osteoporosis therapies, and the introduction of two new classes of osteoporosis medications. Following the format of the second edition, and including helpful key points at the opening of each chapter, this text will present a comprehensive overview of both the basic and clinical concepts relating to each topic, when appropriate. Chapter authors were chosen based on their high level of expertise and leadership in the field. Taken together, this text should thus be of great interest to physicians of multiple specialties, allied health professionals, as well as basic and clinical researchers.
Download or read book Treatment of the Postmenopausal Woman written by Rogerio A. Lobo and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who treats postmenopausal women, this latest edition of Rogerio Lobo's classic work combines the best from two well-known references: Menopause, and the second edition of Treatment of the Postmenopausal Woman. By adding significant discussions of the basic science behind menopause, it is possible to objectively assess the clinical value and limitations of current approaches to treatment and provide a basis and rationale for strategies that will result in better individualized and specialized care. Not only does the third edition discuss diagnosis and treatment of menopause but it covers biological, anatomical, physiological, pathobiological, and pharmacological aspects as well bringing together, in one source, all of the information needed to understand and treat postmenopausal conditions. Over 50% new material representing the vast amount of information available since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trials were completed making this the most up-to-date reference on postmenopausal women Includes several new sections on comparisons between clinical trials and observational data, urology, and pelvic support Each section is preceded by a preface to put the area into context with many chapters having suggested treatment regimens
Download or read book Managing Breast Cancer Risk written by Monica Morrow and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Breast Cancer Risk is a single source for information needed by primary care physicians, nurses, gynecologists, as well as oncologic specialists who deal with women who are concerned about breast cancer. Its purpose is to bring together a multidisciplinary group of experts to address breast cancer risk in a clinically meaningful way. Chapters providing detailed information on individual risk factors are accompanied by a discussion of models, which integrate multiple factors for a more complete assessment of risk. Traditional strategies for risk management, including surveillance and prophylactic surgery, are reviewed, and the data on newer techniques such as ductal lavage and screening with magnetic resonance is presented. The rational for chemoprevention with selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) is discussed, and the evidence for tamoxifen as a chemopreventative is updated. The potential for chemoprevention with newer SERMS and the aromatase inhibitors is reviewed. Finally, the critical (and often ignored) areas of quality of life and symptom management are addressed.
Download or read book Estrogens and Antiestrogens I written by Michael Oettel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-07-30 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions by numerous experts
Download or read book Medicinal Chemistry of Anticancer Drugs written by Carmen Avendaño and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 767 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal Chemistry of Anticancer Drugs, Second Edition, provides an updated treatment from the point of view of medicinal chemistry and drug design, focusing on the mechanism of action of antitumor drugs from the molecular level, and on the relationship between chemical structure and chemical and biochemical reactivity of antitumor agents. Antitumor chemotherapy is a very active field of research, and a huge amount of information on the topic is generated every year. Cytotoxic chemotherapy is gradually being supplemented by a new generation of drugs that recognize specific targets on the surface or inside cancer cells, and resistance to antitumor drugs continues to be investigated. While these therapies are in their infancy, they hold promise of more effective therapies with fewer side effects. Although many books are available that deal with clinical aspects of cancer chemotherapy, this book provides a sorely needed update from the point of view of medicinal chemistry and drug design. - Presents information in a clear and concise way using a large number of figures - Historical background provides insights on how the process of drug discovery in the anticancer field has evolved - Extensive references to primary literature
Download or read book Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer written by James N. Ingle and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-07-02 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of the predominant role estrogens play in the development of breast cancer and the limited effectiveness of tamoxifen therapy, more selective therapeutics targeting estrogen signaling have been developed: selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), selective estrogen receptor downregulators (SERDs), and a third generation of drugs that inhibit the aromatase required for estrogen biosyntheses. The authors examine clinical and translational research results from studies of these endocrine therapies and chemotherapies in pre- and postmenopausal women with early and advanced breast cancer. Advances in Endocrine Therapy of Breast Cancer provides guidance on promising new therapeutics and treatment combinations based on compelling clinical evidence.
Download or read book The Pituitary written by Shlomo Melmed and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pituitary, albeit a small gland, is known as the "master gland" of the endocrine system and contributes to a wide spectrum of disorders, diseases, and syndromes. Since the publication of the second edition of The Pituitary, in 2002, there have been major advances in the molecular biology research of pituitary hormone production and action and there is now a better understanding of the pathogenesis of pituitary tumors and clinical syndromes resulting in perturbation of pituitary function. There have also been major advances in the clinical management of pituitary disorders. Medical researchers and practitioners now better understand the morbidity and mortality associated with pituitary hormone hyposecretion and hypersecretion. Newly developed drugs, and improved methods of delivering established drugs, are allowing better medical management of acromegaly and prolactinoma. These developments have improved the worldwide consensus around the definition of a "cure" for pituitary disease, especially hormone hypersecretion, and hence will improve the success or lack of success of various forms of therapy. It is therefore time for a new edition of The Pituitary. The third edition will continue to be divided into sections that summarize normal hypothalamic-pituitary development and function, hypothalamic-pituitary failure, and pituitary tumors; additional sections will describe pituitary disease in systemic disorders and diagnostic procedures, including imaging, assessment of the eyes, and biochemical testing. The first chapter will be completely new – placing a much greater emphasis on physiology and pathogenesis. Two new chapters will be added on the Radiation and Non-surgical Management of the Pituitary and Other Pituitary Lesions. Other chapters will be completely updated and many new author teams will be invited. The second edition published in 2002 and there have been incredible changes in both the research and clinical aspects of the pituitary over the past 8 years – from new advances in growth hormones to pituitary tumor therapy. - Presents a comprehensive, translational source of information about the pituitary in one reference work - Pituitary experts (from all areas of research and practice) take readers from the bench research (cellular and molecular mechanism), through genomic and proteomic analysis, all the way to clinical analysis (histopathology and imaging) and new therapeutic approaches - Clear presentation by endocrine researchers of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pituitary hormones and growth factors as well as new techniques used in detecting lesions (within the organ) and other systemic disorders - Clear presentation by endocrinologists and neuroendocrine surgeons of how imaging, assessment of the eyes, and biochemical testing can lead to new therapeutic approaches
