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GlossaryEstrogen Receptor Alpha (ESR1)

protein inside cells that binds to estrogen hormone

Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ERα) is a protein found inside cells that binds to the hormone estrogen. This receptor is crucial for regulating various biological processes, including reproductive functions and the development of certain tissues. In the context of hair and alopecia, ERα can influence hair growth and loss, as estrogen plays a role in the hair growth cycle.

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Selected Variants of the Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors ESR1, ESR2, and PGR: No Association with Female Pattern Hair Loss Identified

research Selected Variants of the Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors ESR1, ESR2, and PGR: No Association with Female Pattern Hair Loss Identified

18 citations, February 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology”

No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.

research Association of Estrogen Receptor Gene Variants (ESR1 and ESR2) with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Tunisia

9 citations, March 2020 in “Gene”

Certain gene variants in estrogen receptors are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, mainly affecting metabolism, in Tunisian women.

research The Influence of ESR1 Polymorphisms on Hormonal, Metabolic, and Mineral Balance Markers in Women with Hyperandrogenism

November 2022 in “Scientific Reports”

Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.

research Expression Patterns of Three Estrogen Receptor Genes During Zebrafish Development: Evidence for High Expression in Neuromasts

77 citations, April 2004 in “Gene expression patterns”

The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.

research Hormonal Regulation in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Sex Hormones and Beyond - Evidence from Recent Genetic Studies

15 citations, June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

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