Steroid hormone receptors (SHRs) are known to play vital roles in normal physiology through the control of development, differentiation, metabolic homeostasis, and reproduction. Due to their involvement in various pathological and disease conditions, SHRs are also important therapeutic targets in several disorders, including inflammation, autoimmune diseases, hormone-dependent cancers, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases. Steroid Hormone Receptors in Health and Disease covers the role of steroid hormones in human physiology and receptor activity in pathophysiology of disease. The book discusses how these receptors can be used as therapeutic targets for the treatment of conditions from cancer to aging, offering immediate application of biochemical principles into clinical applications such as diagnosis and treatment. This book is a valuable reference for graduate and postdoctoral scientists, as well as medical students, interested in the functional role of various SHRs in a wide variety of endocrine-related diseases. Key features, Discusses the importance of SHRs in the physiology and pathophysiology of various endocrine-related diseases, Provides state-of-the-art information based on key research findings in the field, hypotheses, and perspectives for future directions for based and translational research as well as clinical applications, Offers a comprehensive description of the challenges associated with SHR-based therapies