Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands and certain tissues that travel through the bloodstream to regulate the activity of cells and organs throughout the body. They coordinate essential processes including growth and development, metabolism, reproduction, the stress response, and the main…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 22× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-2313 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands and certain tissues that travel through the bloodstream to regulate the activity of cells and organs throughout the body. They coordinate essential processes including growth and development, metabolism, reproduction, the stress response, and the maintenance of internal balance known as homeostasis. Hormones act by binding to specific receptors on or within target cells, where even small amounts can produce powerful effects, and their levels are tightly controlled through feedback systems. Disruptions in hormone production or signaling can lead to a wide range of disorders, from thyroid and reproductive conditions to metabolic and growth abnormalities, making endocrinology central to medicine. Research within Endocrinology and Hormones relevant to this topic includes studies of the adaptive contribution of thyroid hormones in obesity, the effects of plant extracts on gonadal hormones in male rats, the impact of hormonal contraceptive pills on the anterior pituitary gland, thyroid function abnormalities in chronic kidney disease, and the role of human chorionic gonadotropin in uterine receptivity. Together these illustrate the broad reach of hormonal regulation across reproduction, metabolism, and organ function. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to hormones, endocrine signaling, and hormonal regulation in health and disease.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 22 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Hormones, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Endocrinology And Hormones (ISSN 3070-2313).

Journal editorial board
Kamran Mahmood Ahmed Aziz · Saudi Arabia Guangzhen Hu · United States Alexander G. Obukhov · United States

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.