Mammalian Endocrinology and Male Reproductive Biology

ISBN-13: 9780367377458 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 331 str.

Shio Kumar Singh

Opis

This book provides comprehensive and current coverage of the area of endocrinology and male reproductive biology, covering not just humans, but mammals in general. It covers the latest developments in genomics of androgen action and male infertility. Wherever necessary, tables and figures have been added for a better understanding. Each chapter is appropriately referenced and contains current information on the latest developments in the field.

Spis treści

Sexual Dimorphism in the Central Nervous System. Mammalian Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone.Gonadotropins: Past, Present and Future.Endocrine Regulation of Spermatogenesis in Mammals. Role of Apoptosis in Spermatogenesis. The Epididymis: Structure and Function.Regulation of Growth and Function of Epididymides.Role of Sperm Surface Molecules in Motility Regulation. Male Accessory Sex Glands: Structure and Function.Reproductive Endocrinology and Contraception in the Male.Molecular Mechanism of Androgen Action. Genomics of Male Infertility.

O autorze

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Shio Kumar Singh, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Zoology at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India. He obtained his PhD from Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Singh is the recipient of the direct fellowship of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and the fellowship in Reproductive Biology of the Rockefeller Foundation (USA) for postdoctoral research in Japan and Austria, respectively. His research interests focus on male reproductive biology, regulation of male fertility and male reproductive toxicology. He has published numerous research papers in journals as well as contributed chapters in various books.