" The book presented by Ron G. Rosenfeld and Charles T. Roberts and edited by Humana Press may be considered a true encyclopedia on the current status of art in this rapidly developing field. . . clinicians including endocrinologists, pediatricians, and gynecologists will find unique and valid information to enlarge the field of their diagnostic and therapeutic skills. " -Endocrine Regulations
" The editors have provided a timely service in putting to together a book that is both informative and accessible, and which provides both a broad perspective and in-depth reviews. . . This work covers many of the important areas of IGF research, from the beginnings of the field to more recent contributions on " the cutting edge. " . . . The sections on the molecular biology of the IGF system and signaling by the IGF receptors provide a wealth of information by leaders in the field, including Peter Rotwein, John Sussenbach, Haim Werner, Derek LeRoith, Peter Nissley, and Renato Baserga. . . this book provides both a balanced reference to those in the field and an accessible resource to those who would like to learn more. " -Doody' s Health Sciences Book Review Journal
" This multi-authored text, introduced by the ' fathers' of this hormone, Daughaday and Salmon, is divided into four parts, all written by acknowledged international experts. . . the quality of the many illustrations is excellent and each chapter is well referenced. This book is highly recommended to pediatric endocrinologists. " -Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
" This is an impressive compilation of papers that provides an important and significant update in an area for which the increase in them amount of research has been explosive. . . The list of prestigious contributors to this volume is remarkable. Equally remarkable for an edited volume is the consistency of writing style and depth of coverage among the contributors. . . The present volume is useful for just about anyone interested in the IGF system - from students, clinicians and those with a little knowledge of the IGF system, to established researchers. . . The descriptive figures are particularly useful. . . the volume is satisfying on many levels. The present volume does justice to the amazing complexity, diversity and importance of the IGF peptides in biological systems. " -TEM
