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    Glossary Estrogen Receptors

    proteins that bind estrogen, influencing cell behavior and function

    Estrogen receptors (ER) are proteins found inside and on the surface of certain cells that bind to the hormone estrogen. When estrogen binds to these receptors, it can influence the behavior of the cell, including growth, differentiation, and function. These receptors play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including reproductive health, bone density, and even hair growth. In medical research, ERs are significant in understanding conditions like breast cancer, where the presence of these receptors can influence treatment options.

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    1. An estrogen receptor pathway regulates the telogen-anagen hair follicle transition and influences epidermal cell proliferation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 1996 · 154 citations
    2. The Distribution of Estrogen Receptor β Is Distinct to That of Estrogen Receptor α and the Androgen Receptor in Human Skin and the Pilosebaceous Unit Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2003 · 130 citations
    3. Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor β Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women1 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2001 · 93 citations
    4. Hair Cycle Control by Estrogens: Catagen Induction via Estrogen Receptor (ER)-α Is Checked by ERβ Signaling Endocrinology · 2005 · 92 citations
    5. Estrogen Receptor α, but not Estrogen Receptor β, is Involved in the Regulation of the Hair Follicle Cycling as well as the Thickness of Epidermis in Male Mice Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2002 · 72 citations
    6. Expression of estrogen, androgen, and glucocorticoid receptors in recent striae distensae International Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 67 citations
    7. 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? Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2006 · 65 citations
    8. 17β-Estradiol Inhibits Wound Healing in Male Mice via Estrogen Receptor-α American Journal Of Pathology · 2010 · 38 citations
    9. Testosterone protects female embryonic heart H9c2 cells against severe metabolic stress by activating estrogen receptors and up-regulating IES SUR2B The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology · 2012 · 24 citations
    10. Pharmacological activation of estrogen receptors-α and -β differentially modulates keratinocyte differentiation with functional impact on wound healing International Journal of Molecular Medicine · 2015 · 23 citations
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    1. Theaflavin (Black Tea Extract) reduce DHT, androgen receptor activity and estrogen Reddit · 20 Jul 2023
    2. If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit? Reddit · 6 Apr 2022
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    8. Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance Reddit · 11 Aug 2023
    9. Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
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    1. Estradiol Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms
    2. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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