Pharmaceutical Science & Technology

Pharmacotherapy Approaches Toward Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Editors: Thakur Gurjeet Singh, PhD
Sanjana Mehta, PhD

Pharmacotherapy Approaches Toward Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming September 2025
Hardback Price: $220 US | £170 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779640147
Pages: Est. 312pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 14 color and 12 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“Rich with evidence-based recommendations and practical insights, ensuring that readers gain a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of managing endocrine and metabolic diseases. The authors meticulous approach to compiling the latest research and clinical guidelines makes this book an indispensable tool for clinicians, researchers, and students aiming to enhance their practice and improve patient outcomes.”
—From the Foreword by Randhir Singh Dahiya, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, India

“Dr. Singh and Dr. Mehta have meticulously compiled the latest research and clinical practices, providing a thorough examination of pharmacological interventions. Each chapter delves deeply into the intricacies of these disorders, offering evidence-based recommendations and practical insights that are essential for optimizing patient care.”
—From the Foreword by Puneet Kumar Bansal, PhD, Professor & Former Head, Department of Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, India


Endocrine and metabolic diseases pose significant challenges to public health worldwide, affecting millions of individuals, impacting their quality of life. This new book, Pharmacotherapeutic Approaches towards Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, offers an exploration of therapeutic strategies and advancements in the management of endocrine and metabolic disorders.

This book offers insights into the latest pharmacotherapy approaches for managing endocrine and metabolic diseases. Each chapter delves into specific disorders, discussing their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and cutting-edge therapeutic strategies. The diverse range of topics covered in this book reflects the complexity and multifaceted nature of endocrine and metabolic disorders. From hormonal regulation and epigenetics to nutritional interventions and emerging therapies, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of pharmacotherapy in this field.

This comprehensive volume is a collective effort of experts in the field to provide an in-depth exploration of pharmacological interventions for various endocrine and metabolic disorders. As such, the book will serve as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students interested in endocrine and metabolic diseases. Overall, the book will help in advancing knowledge, improving patient care, and ultimately contributing to better health outcomes.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by Randhir Singh Dahiya

Foreword by Puneet Kumar Bansal

Preface

1. General Aspects and Therapeutic Relevance to the Thyroid Disorders

Hitesh Chopra, Vinod Kumar Gauttam, Kavita Munjal, K. Devaki, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Chetan Vashist, and Shabana Bibi

2. Hormonal Regulation of Plasma Calcium, Parathyroid Gland, and Bone Metabolism
Baljinder Singh, Raghav Tandon, Geetansh Allawadhi, Loveleen Kaur, Deepika Raina, Kamal Dua, Sanjana Mehta, and Thakur Gurjeet Singh

3. Epigenetics in Adrenoleukodystrophy
Veerta Sharma, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Sanjana Mehta, and Sofia Kokkinis

4. Drug Targeting: The Pituitary Gland
Prachi Mall, Deepika Raina, and Gabriele De Rubis

5. Age-Related Metabolic Skeletal Disorders: Therapeutical Approach
Sanchit Dhankhar, Himanshu Sharma, Nitika Garg, Pooja Mittal, Samrat Chauhan, Monika Saini, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Sanjana Mehta, Vishnu Mittal, Divya Kanwar, Bhavesh Dharmani, and Venkata Sita Rama Raju Allam

6. The Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Aging in Chronic Metabolic Disorders
Bhavana Singh, Amrish Chandra, Vaibhav Rastogi, Deepika Joshi, Nidhi Semwal, Gauree Kukreti, Anurag Verma, Urvashi Saxena, Arvind Raghav, Deepankar Akoliya, Vandana, Hema Arya, and Gautam Kumar

7. Menkes Kinky Hair Syndrome
Navjyoti Goyal, Sumeet Gupta, Sarita Sharma, Ruby Bhatia, Nasir A Siddiqui, and Sheenam Sharma

8. Clinical Perspective on Obesity
D. Mughal and S. Malik

9. New Insights into the Metabolic Syndrome-Cancer Nexus
Teeshyo Bhattacharya, Shubham Singh Bartwal, Indrajit Bhattacharya, Murali Dhanasekaran, Remya Sreedhar, and Somasundaram Arumugam

10. Pathophysiology and Clinical Therapeutic Aspects of Diabetes
Soumarshi Das, Sonia Dhiman, Ashi Mannan, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Sanjana Mehta, and Bey Hing Goh

11. Challenges and Approaches for the Treatment of Metabolic Epilepsy
Himanshi Raheja, Shushank Mahajan, Bhavesh Dharmani, Divya Kanwar, Sanjana Mehta, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Parminder Nain, Jaspreet Kaur, and Raniya Malik

12. Concept and Therapeutic Applications: The Endocrine Pancreas
Lavish Vaid, Jasleen Kaur, Mridul Sharma, Loveleen Kaur, Madhukar Garg, Sanjana Mehta, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Deepika Raina, and Keshav Raj Paudel

13. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) Syndrome, Diagnosis, and Its Pharmacotherapy
B. Jeevan Kumar, K. Devaki, Kavita Munjal, Kiran Bhopate, Hitesh Chopra, Vinod Kumar Gauttam, Hitesh Chopra, and Mohammad Amjad Kamal

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Thakur Gurjeet Singh, PhD
Dean, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Thakur Gurjeet Singh, PhD, MPharm, has 16 years of experience in industry, research, and teaching. He is working as Dean, Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India. He is engaged with projects on interception of nicotine, morphine, alcohol dependence, ischemia, diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy toxicology, epilepsy, Alzheimer disease, and stem cell research studies and handles affiliation formalities with the director office. He has also attended UGC networking courses and various preclinical and clinical research training programs. He has more than 182 research publications (international and national) and 25 book chapters, eight books and 58 patents filed under his name. To date, he has 170 Scopus-indexed publications in peer-reviewed journals (with 1778 citations, an h-index 22 and i10-index 58, impact factor: 482.5 and RG score: 37). He has attended more than 60 national and international conferences. He has guided theses for 65 MPharm students and is supervising 10 PhD candidates. He is a reviewer for various highly reputed international journals. He is a member secretary of the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals and is the In-Charge of the animal house facility at Chitkara College of Pharmacy. He is also a member secretary for institutional human ethical committee registered with the Department of Health Research and CDSCO New Delhi, India.

Sanjana Mehta, PhD
Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Institutional Innovation Cell (IIC), Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Sanjana Mehta, PhD, is working as an Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of the Institutional Innovation Cell (IIC) at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India. With five years of academic experience, Dr. Mehta is proficient in clinical studies and medical statistics. Her research interest revolves around advanced pharmacotherapeutic approaches toward metabolic disorders. To date, she has mentored four PharmD students and is currently supervising four PharmD, two MPharm, and one PhD candidate. Dr. Mehta is actively involved in the CancerScreen project, a collaborative venture funded by DST, NewGen IEDC, and Chitkara University, Punjab. Her team has obtained one patent, and she also has a registered copyright to her credit. She has various published patents to her credit. She has also been honored with the Best PhD Award and Award of Honor at the National Pharma Tech & Youth Fest 2023 and 2024. Her academic background includes a PharmD and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences.




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