State-of-the-Art Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism in Korea
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 8972
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the state of the art of endocrinology and metabolism in Korea.
Based on long-term traditions of fundamental science in Korea, we would like to provide a comprehensive insight into the state of the art of research activities in the country. All kinds of articles are welcome, including contributions concerning original investigations, as well as reviews in the field. The covered topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- Endocrine systems and endocrine-related diseases;
- Molecular, cellular, genetic, epigenetic, developmental approaches, and animal models;
- Novel insights into physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics;
- Neuroendocrinology and neuroendocrine control of endocrine axes;
- Classical glands (thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, parathyroid, testis, ovary, pituitary, etc.) and other endocrine systems: gut, bone, liver, etc.;
- Lipids and bone metabolism;
- Hormones, paracrine factors, receptors and binding components, nuclear receptors, membrane receptors, and the signal transduction pathway;
- Steroid biosynthetic enzymes, metabolism of hormones, neurotransmitters, etc.;
- Cellular interactions and factors involved;
- Energy expenditure;
- Diabetes;
- Infertility and reproductive diseases;
- Obesity;
- Osteoporosis;
- Aging;
- Endocrine-related tumors and cancer;
- Endocrine disruption;
- Cross-disciplinary and integrative studies;
- Comparative aspects of endocrinology.
Prof. Dr. Seung-Yup Ku
Guest Editor
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