State-of-the-Art Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism in Japan

Dear Colleagues,

Based on long-term traditions of fundamental science in Japan, this Topical Collection aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview on the state of the art of endocrinology and metabolism research nationwide.

All kinds of arcticles are welcome, including original investigations and reviews in the field. 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, such as gut, bone, liver, etc.;
• Lipids and bone metabolism;
• Hormones, paracrine factors, receptors and binding components, nuclear receptors membrane receptors, 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 tumor and cancer;
• Endocrine disruption;
• Cross-disciplinary and integrative studies;
• Comparative aspects of endocrinology.

Dr. Koichi Fujisawa
Collection Editor

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