Gastrointestinal Endocrinology: Receptors and Post Receptor Mechanisms

This volume presents state-of-the-art understanding of receptors and receptor mediated functions of the gastrointestinal hormones. With contributions by international authorities, the book covers gut hormones working in endocrine, paracrine, or autocrine modes at the molecular, cellular, and whole animal levels. The information presented will be of value to basic and clinical researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and physicians interested in gastrointestinal endocrinology and physiology. Key Features: 1) Offers an understanding of receptor and post-receptor mechanisms mediating stimulatory effects of gastrointestinal peptide hormones. 2) Presents a current evaluation of cellular mechanisms mediating endocrine functions of gut hormones. 3) Describes molecular characterization of gut hormones. 4) Examines neoplastic and normal growth effects of gut hormones. 5) Discusses the clinical significance of gut hormones.