Estrogen and liver X receptors in human disease

University dissertation from Stockholm : Karolinska Institutet, Biosciences and Nutrition

Author: Maria Nilsson; Karolinska Institutet.; Karolinska Institutet.; [2006]

Keywords: MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Estrogen Receptor; Liver X Receptor; polymorphism; Bulimia Nervosa; SNP; BMI; obesity; expression levels; T2D.;

Abstract: The nuclear hormone receptors (NRs) are a class of transcription factors that has attracted great interest due to their important roles in animal physiology and metabolism. Studies of knockout (KO) mouse models have indicated several pathophysiological conditions in which the NRs are involved. Four NRs, the estrogen receptors (ERs)

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