Table of Contents: Genetic endocrinology of the metabolic syndrome

Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc.
Other Authors:	Rodrβiguez, Santiago,
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Hauppauge N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.
Series:	Metabolic diseases--laboratory and clinical research series
Subjects:	Metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome > Genetic aspects.
Online Access:	http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10670844

Table of Contents:

The metabolic syndrome : concept, definition, effect, and prevalence
Pathophysiology of the metabolic syndrome
Causes of the metabolic syndrome : genetics and environment
Genetic analysis of the metabolic syndrome
Genetic variants in endocrine pathways influencing metabolic syndrome
Gender differences in genetic factors influencing metabolic syndrome risk
Interaction among elements influencing metabolic syndrome risk
Network of endocrine setpoints as a combined contributor to metabolic syndrome risk.