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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. Polyamine Oxidase Expression Is Downregulated by 17β-Estradiol via Estrogen Receptor 2 in Human MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2022 · 8 citations
    2. 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
    3. Polymorphisms in androgen and estrogen receptor genes: effects on male aging Experimental Gerontology · 2004 · 12 citations
    4. Ferulic acid promotes hair growth via estrogen receptor alpha activation in cultured human dermal papilla cells Scientific Reports · 2026
    5. 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
    6. An estrogen receptor pathwayregulates thetelogen-anagen hair follicle transition andinfluences epidermal cell proliferation (epidermis/estrogen/keratinocyte/differentiation/mesenchymal 1996
    7. 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
    8. Hair Cycle Control by Estrogens: Catagen Induction via Estrogen Receptor (ER)-α Is Checked by ERβ Signaling Endocrinology · 2005 · 92 citations
    9. Expression patterns of three estrogen receptor genes during zebrafish (Danio rerio) development: evidence for high expression in neuromasts Gene expression patterns · 2004 · 77 citations
    10. 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
    11. 17β-Estradiol and ICI-182780 regulate the hair follicle cycle in mice through an estrogen receptor-α pathway 2000 · 71 citations
    12. 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
    13. 17β-Estradiol Inhibits Wound Healing in Male Mice via Estrogen Receptor-α American Journal Of Pathology · 2010 · 38 citations
    14. The Safety of Local Hormonal Treatment for Vulvovaginal Atrophy in Women With Estrogen Receptor-positive Breast Cancer Who Are on Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-analysis Clinical breast cancer · 2019 · 18 citations
    15. On the Effect of Estrogen Receptor Agonists and Antagonists on the Mouse Hair Follicle Cycle Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1998 · 11 citations
    16. Association of estrogen receptor gene variants (ESR1 and ESR2) with polycystic ovary syndrome in Tunisia Gene · 2020 · 9 citations
    17. Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Aging: A Histopathological, Morphometric and Immunohistochemical Study of Estrogen Receptor β and Androgen Receptor Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 2016 · 9 citations
    18. Failure of Topical Estrogen Receptor Agonists and Antagonists to Alter Murine Hair Follicle Cycling Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1998 · 8 citations
    19. Organizational Effects of Estrogens and Androgens on Estrogen and Androgen Receptor Expression in Pituitary and Adrenal Glands in Adult Male and Female Rats Frontiers in Neuroanatomy · 2022 · 1 citations
    20. Patient-Reported Outcomes From Phase III Neoadjuvant Systemic Trial Comparing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Pre-Menopausal Patients With Estrogen Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative, Lymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer Frontiers in Oncology · 2021 · 1 citations
    21. Minoxidil May be a Partial Agonist of Estrogen Receptor Alpha microPublication · 2026
    22. Reproduction of the human relevant potency threshold (HRPT) for estrogen receptor alpha agonism in an inference performance screen for ICCVAM’s regulatory scientific confidence framework Frontiers in Toxicology · 2025
    23. Complex Extract of Polygonatum sibiricum and Nelumbinis semen Improves Menopause Symptoms via Regulation of Estrogen Receptor Beta in an Ovariectomized Rat Model Nutrients · 2023
    24. The Effect of Perinatal Blockade of Androgen Receptors on the Expression of Hypothalamic Estrogen Receptor‐a and Sexual Motivation in Male Rats The FASEB Journal · 2016
    25. Health benefits attributed to 17α-estradiol, a lifespan-extending compound, are mediated through estrogen receptor α bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · 2020
    26. Role of estrogen receptor signaling in the control of the hair follicle cycle 2004
    27. Interaction between estrogens and androgen receptor genes microsatellites, prostate-specific antigen and androgen receptor expressions in breast cancer Neoplasma · 2010 · 6 citations
    28. Effect of estrogens on skin aging and the potential role of selective estrogen receptor modulators Climacteric · 2007 · 67 citations
    29. Evaluation of Serum G Protein Coupled Estrogen Receptor 1 (GPER 1) Levels in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine · 2025
    30. Androgen receptor in rat liver: Characterization and separation from a male-specific estrogen-binding protein Archives of biochemistry and biophysics · 1989 · 24 citations