M. Sue Houston, Jeffrey M.P. Holly, Eva L. Feldman (eds): IGF and nutrition in health and disease

Excerpt

This is a collection of 18 chapters on the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system and nutrition, each worthy of attention. The book is thoughtfully organized into five major sections. Section 1 offers an overview of the molecular interactions within the IGF system. Section 2 explores the complex relationships between IGF and nutrition. Section 3 discusses growth and development, from the fetus, to neonate, to adult aging. Section 4 offers well-referenced reviews of IGF in various organ systems. Of particular interest to the pediatric nephrologist is the scholarly chapter by the Heidelberg group on the kidney and IGF. Finally, Section 5 offers five chapters, each addressing a specific disease state, from diabetes mellitus to cancer. …