Search for dissertations about: "Linda Björnström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Linda Björnström.

2. 1. Molecular mechanisms of alternative estrogen receptor signaling

   Author : Linda Björnström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Estrogen is a key regulator of growth, differentiation and function in a broad range of target tissues, including the male and female reproductive tracts, mammary gland, bone, brain and the cardiovascular system. The biological effects of estrogen are mediated through estrogen receptor a (ERalpha) and estrogen receptor beta (ERbeta), which belong to a large superfamily of nuclear receptors that act as ligand-activated transcription factors. READ MORE