Genetic endocrinology of the metabolic syndrome
By: Santiago Rodríguez ... [et al.].
Contributors: Rodríguez, Santiago, 1961-
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hauppauge NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781606921685
Subjects: Metabolic syndrome; Metabolic syndrome -- Genetic aspects; Metabolic Syndrome X -- etiology; Metabolic Syndrome X -- genetics; Risk Factors
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The metabolic syndrome : concept, definition, effect, and prevalence; title: Pathophysiology of the metabolic syndrome; title: Causes of the metabolic syndrome : genetics and environment; title: Genetic analysis of the metabolic syndrome; title: Genetic variants in endocrine pathways influencing metabolic syndrome; title: Gender differences in genetic factors influencing metabolic syndrome risk; title: Interaction among elements influencing metabolic syndrome risk; title: Network of endocrine setpoints as a combined contributor to metabolic syndrome risk.