The Modulation of Aromatase and Estrogen Receptor Alpha in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells by Dexamethasone: A Novel Mechanism for Selective Action of Estrogen via Estrogen Receptor Beta?

    May 2006 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    M. Julie Thornton, Louisa D. Nelson, Anthony H. Taylor … Andrew G. Messenger
    Studysummary This study found that dexamethasone significantly reduced ERα mRNA levels and increased aromatase mRNA and activity in cultured human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting a glucocorticoid-dependent mechanism for estradiol action.
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