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• Thomas, J. A
• Thomas, J. A

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Endocrine methods [electronic resource]

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• Elsevier Books AutoHoldings

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• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Front Cover; Endocrine Methods; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Assay Techniques Available for the Toxicologist; Introduction; Colorimetric Assays; Bioassays; Radioreceptor Assays; Radioimmunoassay; Nonradiometric Assays; Fluorescence Assays; Chemiluminescent Assays; Other Assay Techniques; Appendix 1: Selected Hormone Marker Assays; Conclusion/Addendum; References; Chapter 2. Longitudinal Bone Growth: Experimental Methods; Principles of Longitudinal Bone Growth; Measurement of Longitudinal Bone Growth; Growth Plate Infusion; References
• Chapter 3. Measurement of Steroid Receptor Binding to DNAIntroduction; Mobility Shift Analysis; DNase I Footprinting; Methylation Interference; References; Chapter 4. Hypophysical Grafts beneath the Renal Capsule: A Model to Study Endocrine Control Systems; History and Utility of Pituitary Grafts; Comparison of the Pituitary Allograft Model with Studies Using Pituitary Tissue in Situ or in Vitro; Techniques and Considerations for Grafting Pituitary Tissue beneath the Renal Capsule; Summary of the Status of the Host and the Allograft Tissue; References
• Chapter 5. Prolactin Secretion from Single Cells: Analysis by Reverse Hemolytic Plaque AssaysIntroduction; Establishment of a Prolactin Plaque Assay; Procedures; Advantages of Using RHPA Analysis; Application of Plaque Assays to Assess Toxic Influence; References; Chapter 6. Application of Fluorescence Techniques to Bone Biology; Introduction; Cell Cultures; Analyses in Cell Populations; Analyses in Single Cells; References; Chapter 7. Measurement of Thyroid Hormone and Related Molecules; Introduction; Laboratory Measurements to Assess Thyroid Function
• Autoimmune Processes That Influence Thyroid Gland Function and Hormone Measurements: Serum Thyroid AutoantibodiesMeasurement of Serum Thyroglobulin; Conclusions; References; Chapter 8. Uptake Measurements of Thyroid Hormones and Amino Acidds in Cultured Cells; Introduction; Amino Acid Transport Systems; Uptake Measurements in Cultured Cells; Plasma Membrane Vesicles Derived from Cultured Cells for Uptake Measurements; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9. Two-Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis of Proteins; Introduction; Sample Preparation; The First Dimension: The ISO System
• Alternate First Dimension: The IPG SystemThe Second Dimension: The DALT System; Detection of Protein Spots in 2D Gels; Protein Blotting; Analysis of 2D Protein Profiles by Computer- Based Image Analysis Systems; Summary; References; Chapter 10. Effects of in Vivo Exposure to Glucocorticoids on Pituitary, Serum, and Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Levels of the Gonadotropin Hormones FSH and LH in Male and Female Rats; Introduction; Methodologies; Experimental Protocols; Results; Summary; References; Chapter 11. Glutamate Receptor Autoradiography and in Situ Hybridization; Introduction
• Methods for Studying Glutamate Receptor Expression
• Endocrine Methods contains descriptions of contemporary and cutting-edge methodologies in various areas of endocrinology, including receptor theory and immunologic techniques for endocrine research. The book presents step-by-step procedures easily available to study the endocrine system and includes experts in their respective fields as contributors. The book presents step-by-step procedures for many important areas of endocrine target organs.Endocrine Methods serves as a valuable methodological resource for investigators using endocrine methods.Includes comprehensive
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