Response of xenografts of developing human female reproductive tracts to the synthetic estrogen, diethylstilbestrol. [PDF]
, 2017 Human female fetal reproductive tracts 9.5-22 weeks of gestation were grown for 1 month in ovariectomized athymic adult female mouse hosts that were either untreated or treated continuously with diethylstilbestrol (DES) via subcutaneous pellet.
Baskin, Laurence +5 more
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Sex Hormones and Healthy Psychological Aging in Women
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2018 Besides their key role in reproduction, estrogens have effects in several organs in the body, as confirmed by the identification of estrogen receptors (ER) in multiple tissues.
Esperanza Navarro-Pardo +2 more
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An assessment of the bioaccumulation of estrone in Daphnia magna [PDF]
, 2004 The bioaccumulation of estrone by Daphnia magna was determined. Direct uptake via the aqueous medium occurred within the first 16 hours. A bioconcentration factor of 228 was established over all temporal periods.
Birkett, JW +5 more
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Estradiol and testosterone levels in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy - A possible signal for hepatic regeneration? [PDF]
, 1989 In five adult male patients undergoing a 40-60% partial hepatectomy, serum sex hormone levels before and after hepatic resection were determined. Blood was drawn immediately prior to each surgical procedure and at specified time points postoperatively ...
A Francavilla +34 more
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Weak if any effect of estrogen on spatial memory in rats [PDF]
, 2002 In a number of species, males appear to have spatial abilities that are superior to those of females. The favored explanation for this cognitive difference is hormonal: higher testosterone levels in males than in females.
Farkas, Tamás +5 more
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Managing menopausal symptoms and associated clinical issues in breast cancer survivors [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Review evidence to guide management of menopausal signs and symptoms in women after breast cancer and make recommendations accordingly. Evidence: Randomized controlled clinical trials, observational studies, evidence-based guidelines, and
Davis, Susan R. +5 more
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BMC MedicineBackground It has been repeatedly shown that men infected by SARS-CoV-2 face a twofold higher likelihood of dying, being hospitalized or admitted to the intensive care unit compared to women, despite taking into account relevant confounders.
Evangelia Elenis +7 more
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Estrogen replacement therapy and cardioprotection: mechanisms and controversies
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2002 Epidemiological and case-controlled studies suggest that estrogen replacement therapy might be beneficial in terms of primary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD).
M.T.R. Subbiah
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Estrogen treatment decreases matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 in autoimmune demyelinating disease through estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha). [PDF]
, 2009 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have a crucial function in migration of inflammatory cells into the central nervous system (CNS). Levels of MMP-9 are elevated in multiple sclerosis (MS) and predict the occurrence of new active lesions on magnetic ...
Du, Sienmi +6 more
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Dual role of estrogens in endometrial cancer
Zdravniški Vestnik, 2014 Increased local concentrations of estrogens are a well-known risk factor for endometrial cancer. Estrogens can act as mitogens via the estrogen receptors, and by forming oxidative metabolites they can act as cancer initiators.
Neli Hevir Kene, Tea Lanišnik Rižner
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