Effects of Estradiol on Expression of Estrogen Receptor and Collagen mRNAs in Chick Skin
Skin thickness and strength differ between male and female chickens. This study aimed to clarify the effects of estradiol on the expression of estrogen receptors and collagen mRNA in chicken skin.
Shotaro Nishimura +4 more
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The rodent uterotrophic assay: Critical protocol features, studies with nonyl phenols, and comparison with a yeast estrogenicity assay [PDF]
The major protocol features of the immature rat uterotrophic assay have been evaluated using a range of reference chemicals. The protocol variables considered include the selection of the test species and route of chemical administration, the age of the ...
Ashby, J +7 more
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The pituitary TGFb1 system as a novel target for the treatment of resistant prolactinomas [PDF]
Prolactinomas are the most frequently observed pituitary adenomas and most of themrespond well to conventional treatment with dopamine agonists (DAs).
Camilletti, María Andrea +3 more
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Progestins Related to Progesterone and Testosterone Elicit Divergent Human Endometrial Transcriptomes and Biofunctions. [PDF]
Progestins are widely used for the treatment of gynecologic disorders and alone, or combined with an estrogen, are used as contraceptives. While their potencies, efficacies and side effects vary due to differences in structures, doses and routes of ...
Balayan, Shayna +8 more
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) demonstrate gonadotropin‐releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse generator resistance to suppression with 7 days of progesterone and estradiol administration.
Su Hee Kim +4 more
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Targeting metabolic pathways: a novel therapeutic direction for type 2 diabetes
BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent metabolic disease that causes multi-organ complications, seriously affecting patients’ quality of life and survival.
Zhihui Song +15 more
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Oral contraceptives combined with interferon β in multiple sclerosis [PDF]
Objective: To test the effect of oral contraceptives (OCs) in combination with interferon b (IFN-b) on disease activity in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Barletta, Valeria T. +10 more
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Association between polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and estradiol levels among U.S. women
BackgroundPolyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. However, research on the relationship between PUFA intake and estradiol levels is limited.
Lange Guo +4 more
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Preeclampsia (PE) is the most common medical complication during pregnancy and the second leading cause of maternal death worldwide. However, a better predictive model of PE remains to be explored.
Yongmei Shen +9 more
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Estrogenic activity, race/ethnicity, and Indigenous American ancestry among San Francisco Bay Area women. [PDF]
Estrogens play a significant role in breast cancer development and are not only produced endogenously, but are also mimicked by estrogen-like compounds from environmental exposures.
Fejerman, Laura +6 more
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