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Abstract
The endocrine gland secretes hormones which circulate through the body to perform diverse physiological functions ranging from maturation, growth, development, metabolic, homeostatic, reproductive, coordination, communication and neural activity. Currently, there is search for diverse molecules and compounds for the treatment of various illnesses, thus, application of modern pharmacological agents has received wide acceptance among populace. The utilization of isolated secretions such as hormones in the treatment of diseases has become a useful practice. Endocrine pharmacology development over the years has been limited due to lack of systematic effort and concentration. The classical method to endocrinology involves identification, synthesis, isolation of hormones for therapeutic advantage; chemical modification to prolong or potentiate their actions; and modification to change the natural activity of the hormone. This chapter gives a summary of the molecular endocrine pharmacology and their therapeutic functions against various in health and diseases.
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